Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum

This code signifies a bacterial infection of the anal and rectal regions caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It represents an inflammatory condition affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract, specifically the anus and rectum, due to gonococcal pathogens.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of gonococcal proctitis or anal gonorrhea. This typically occurs in patients presenting with symptoms such as anal discharge, itching, pain, or tenesmus, and confirmed by laboratory testing (e.g., NAAT, culture) identifying N. gonorrhoeae from an anal or rectal specimen.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "gonococcal" to differentiate from other causes of proctitis.
• Do not use this code for non-gonococcal proctitis; refer to codes for other specified or unspecified proctitis.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-existing condition being managed.