ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gonococcal keratitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) › gonococcal (congenital or prenatal)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gonococcal keratitis
The ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal keratitis is A54.33 (Gonococcal keratitis).
Within A54.3 (gonococcal infection of eye), A54.33 is specifically for gonococcal keratitis. Related codes cover unspecified (A54.30), gonococcal conjunctivitis (A54.31), gonococcal iridocyclitis (A54.32) and other gonococcal eye infection (A54.39).
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 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about gonococcal keratitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal keratitis?
- A54.33 — Gonococcal keratitis.
Is A54.33 billable?
- Yes. A54.33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can A54.33 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A54.33 as a principal diagnosis.
Is A54.33 a CC or MCC?
- A54.33 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.