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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

A54.1Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

A54.1 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Gonocl infct of lower GU tract w periureth and acc glnd abcs

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About A54.1

A54.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess. It belongs to category A54 (gonococcal infection), block A50-A64 (infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission) and chapter 1 (certain infectious and parasitic diseases). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Within A54 (gonococcal infection), A54.1 is specifically for gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess. Related codes cover of lower genitourinary tract without periurethral or accessory gland abscess (A54.0), gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infection (A54.2), of eye (A54.3), of musculoskeletal system (A54.4), gonococcal pharyngitis (A54.5), of anus and rectum (A54.6), other gonococcal infections (A54.8) and unspecified (A54.9).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 727 (Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System with MCC, relative weight 1.37), DRG 728 (Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System without MCC, relative weight 0.8224), DRG 742 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.8456), DRG 743 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC, relative weight 1.2974), DRG 757 (Infections, Female Reproductive System with MCC, relative weight 1.4649), DRG 758 (Infections, Female Reproductive System with CC, relative weight 0.9908) and 1 more, in MDC 12 (Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System) and MDC 13 (Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Before ICD-10, this condition was coded in ICD-9-CM as 098.0 (gonococcal infection (acute) of lower genitourinary tract).

Coding notes

Applicable toConditions and synonyms classified to this code
  • Gonococcal Bartholin's gland abscess

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to A54.1.

Broader instructions also apply from A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission and Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

Alphabetic index entries

14 entries

Terms in the official ICD-10-CM index that lead to A54.1.

Codes whose notes reference A54.1

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Inpatient MS-DRGs this diagnosis can group to, as the principal or a secondary diagnosis, depending on the rest of the claim.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 098.0Gonococcal infection (acute) of lower genitourinary tractapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about A54.1

Is A54.1 billable?

Yes. A54.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can A54.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A54.1 as a principal diagnosis.

Is A54.1 a CC or MCC?

A54.1 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.

What DRG does A54.1 group to?

A54.1 is used in the MS-DRG v44.0 logic for MS-DRG 727 (Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System with MCC), MS-DRG 728 (Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System without MCC), MS-DRG 742 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC), MS-DRG 743 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC), MS-DRG 757 (Infections, Female Reproductive System with MCC), MS-DRG 758 (Infections, Female Reproductive System with CC) and 1 more. Which one applies depends on whether it is the principal diagnosis and on the rest of the claim.

What is the ICD-9 code for A54.1?

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings map A54.1 to ICD-9-CM 098.0.