Gonococcal infection of pharynx

This code signifies a bacterial infection of the pharynx (throat) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can manifest with symptoms such as pharyngitis, sore throat, or be asymptomatic.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngeal infection, typically identified through laboratory testing (e.g., nucleic acid amplification test, culture) from a throat swab. Use for both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases where the presence of N. gonorrhoeae in the pharynx is confirmed.

• Ensure documentation specifies the pharynx as the site of infection; generalized gonococcal infection without site specificity would be coded differently.
• Do not confuse with other types of pharyngitis (e.g., streptococcal, viral) or gonococcal infections affecting other anatomical sites.
• Consider co-occurring sexually transmitted infections and code them appropriately.