Granuloma inguinale

This code represents granuloma inguinale, also known as donovanosis, a chronic, progressive, ulcerative sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis. It typically presents with painless, beefy red, friable lesions that bleed easily and are most commonly found in the anogenital region.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of granuloma inguinale based on clinical presentation and/or laboratory confirmation (e.g., identification of Donovan bodies on tissue smear or biopsy). This code is appropriate for both initial diagnoses and follow-up care related to this specific infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies "granuloma inguinale" or "donovanosis" to support this code.
• Do not confuse with other genital ulcerative diseases like syphilis or herpes; these have distinct codes.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications or sequelae, such as secondary bacterial infections.