Trichomonal prostatitis

This code represents an inflammation of the prostate gland caused by an infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to symptoms such as dysuria, frequency, urgency, and prostatic pain.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of trichomonal prostatitis, typically confirmed by laboratory identification of Trichomonas vaginalis in prostatic fluid, urine, or semen. This code is appropriate for both acute and chronic presentations of the condition.

• Ensure documentation specifies Trichomonas as the causative agent; otherwise, use a code for non-specific prostatitis.
• Do not confuse with other forms of infectious prostatitis (e.g., bacterial, fungal) which have distinct codes.
• Consider sequencing with codes for other sexually transmitted infections if co-occurring.