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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Trichomonas Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Trichomonas Infection

A59.01
A59.03
A59.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for trichomonas infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Trichomoniasis
Trichomonal Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Trichomonas Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Trichomonas Infection

Use ICD-10 code A59.01 for trichomonal vulvovaginitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trichomonal vulvovaginitis

Billable Code
A59.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of symptoms like frothy discharge and positive wet mount

Applicable To

  • • Trichomonal infection of the vulva and vagina

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site and method of diagnosis.

Trichomonal cystitis and urethritis

Billable Code
A59.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dysuria with Trichomonas-positive urine NAAT

Applicable To

  • • Trichomonal infection of the bladder and urethra

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links symptoms to trichomonas infection.

Trichomoniasis, unspecified

Billable Code
A59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General symptoms with positive trichomonas test but unspecified site

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified site of trichomonas infection

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if specific site is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.8

Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases

Use for asymptomatic screening encounters.

Z72.51

High-risk sexual behavior

Use to indicate risk factors associated with STI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for trichomonas?

The ICD-10 code for trichomonal vulvovaginitis is A59.01, while A59.03 is used for trichomonal cystitis and urethritis.

How do you code trichomonas infection?

Code trichomonas infection based on the site: A59.01 for vulvovaginitis and A59.03 for cystitis/urethritis. Use A59.9 if the site is unspecified.

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