Chancroid

This code represents chancroid, an acute, highly contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi. It is characterized by painful genital ulcers and often accompanied by swollen, tender lymph nodes in the groin.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of chancroid, typically confirmed by laboratory identification of Haemophilus ducreyi or characteristic clinical presentation. This code is appropriate for both initial diagnosis and subsequent encounters related to the management of the infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies chancroid and not other ulcerative STIs like herpes or syphilis.
• Look for associated documentation of inguinal lymphadenopathy, which is a common feature.
• Consider co-infection with other STIs, and code those conditions separately if present.