ICD-10 Code A54.49 – Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54.49 – Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue
What it is
This code identifies gonococcal infection affecting musculoskeletal tissue other than the more specific sites named elsewhere in ICD-10-CM. Use it when documentation clearly links the infection to gonorrhea and a musculoskeletal structure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include localized pain, swelling, tenderness, or reduced function in the involved musculoskeletal area, with evidence supporting gonococcal infection.
When to use this code
Use A54.49 when the provider documents gonococcal infection involving other musculoskeletal tissue and does not name a more specific site. This may apply when the infection is described as affecting a tendon, muscle, or related structure, but the record is not more precise. Check documentation if the site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated gonorrhea without musculoskeletal involvement, or when another ICD-10-CM code names the affected site more specifically. If the chart does not confirm gonococcal cause, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the documented anatomic site and organism together; if either is missing, query the record before assigning A54.49.