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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Trichomoniasis

ICD-10 Coding for Trichomoniasis

A59.01
A59.02
A59.03

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

Also Known as:
Trichomonal infection
Trich
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Trichomoniasis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Trichomoniasis

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 frothy discharge and positive NAAT for T. vaginalis

Applicable To

  • • Trichomonal vaginitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site of infection to avoid using unspecified codes.

Trichomonal prostatitis

Billable Code
A59.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Prostatic tenderness
  • • Trichomonas vaginalis detected in urine PCR

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site of infection to avoid using unspecified codes.

Trichomonal cystitis and urethritis

Billable Code
A59.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dysuria
  • • T. vaginalis confirmed via NAAT in first-void urine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site of infection to avoid using unspecified codes.

Trichomoniasis, unspecified

Billable Code
A59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive test for Trichomonas vaginalis without site specification

Important Notes

  • • Encourage providers to specify the site of infection to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.89

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if a bacterial co-infection is confirmed alongside trichomoniasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for trichomoniasis?

The ICD-10 code for trichomoniasis depends on the site: A59.01 for vulvovaginitis, A59.02 for prostatitis, A59.03 for cystitis/urethritis, and A59.9 for unspecified cases.

When should A59.9 be used for trichomoniasis?

Use A59.9 for trichomoniasis when the site of infection is not specified in the documentation.

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