Other specified venereal diseases

This code represents sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are not explicitly classified elsewhere in the venereal disease chapter of ICD-9-CM. It covers a range of less common or atypical STIs that are definitively diagnosed but do not have a more specific code.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a venereal disease that is not syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other specifically coded STIs. Examples include granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), or chancroid, when a more specific ICD-9 code for these conditions is not available or appropriate. Documentation should specify the exact condition.

• Always attempt to find a more specific code within the venereal disease chapter (090-099) before resorting to this code.
• Ensure the medical record clearly states the specific "other" venereal disease to justify its use.
• Do not use for non-venereal infections of the genitourinary tract or for STIs with a dedicated ICD-9 code.