ICD-10 Codes for Urinary Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Introduction:

Urinary Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can have significant health implications if left untreated.

Accurate diagnosis and coding are crucial for effective medical record-keeping, reimbursement, and public health surveillance. This article provides an overview of the ICD-10 codes used for diagnosing urinary STIs.

ICD-10 Codes for Urinary STIs:

1. Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
- A60.0 - Infection due to Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum
- A60.1 - Infection due to Chlamydia trachomatis
- A60.8 - Other specified urethritis
- A60.9 - Urethritis, unspecified

2.

Gonococcal Urethritis (GU)
- A65.0 - Gonorrhea of urethra, uncomplicated
- A65.1 - Gonorrhea of urethra, with epididymitis, unilateral or bilateral
- A65.2 - Gonorrhea of urethra, with epididymo-orchitis, unilateral or bilateral
- A65.3 - Gonorrhea of urethra, with proctitis or proctitis and ulcerative colitis
- A65.4 - Gonorrhea of urethra, with other complications and manifestations
- A65.5 - Gonorrhea of urethra, in diseases classified elsewhere
- A65.6 - Gonorrhea of urethra, sequela
- A65.7 - Gonorrhea of urethra, unspecified, during pregnancy
- A65.8 - Gonorrhea of urethra, unspecified, with complication or sequela
- A65.9 - Gonorrhea of urethra, unspecified, without complication or sequela

3.

Genital Herpes
- A60.2 - Herpes simplex infection, genital, unspecified
- A60.20 - Herpes simplex infection, genital, initial episode
- A60.21 - Herpes simplex infection, genital, recurrent episode
- A60.29 - Herpes simplex infection, genital, other specified

4.

Trichomoniasis
- Icd 10 code for urine std check - Trichomoniasis of urethra, uncomplicated
- Icd 10 code for urine std check - Trichomoniasis of urethra, with complications and manifestations
- A65.42 - Trichomoniasis of urethra, with genital lesions
- A65.43 - Trichomoniasis of urethra, with vaginitis
- A65.44 - Trichomoniasis of urethra, with other complications and manifestations

Conclusion:

Accurate coding of urinary STIs is essential for effective medical record-keeping, reimbursement, and public health surveillance.

Familiarity with the ICD-10 codes for these infections ensures appropriate coding and facilitates efficient communication among healthcare providers, insurers, and public health agencies. Proper diagnosis and treatment of urinary STIs can improve patient outcomes and contribute to the prevention of their spread.