Block in Chapter 1

A50–A64

Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

FY2027Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Use additional code

Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Excludes1

Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.

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  • nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)

Excludes2

Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.

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  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Also from chapter/block level (5 notes)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Includes

Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.

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Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

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