ICD-10 Code A54.84 – Gonococcal pneumonia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54.84 – Gonococcal pneumonia
What it is
A54.84 identifies pneumonia caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Use it when the record clearly documents gonococcal infection involving the lungs.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical pneumonia findings may include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chest imaging consistent with infection, with gonococcal etiology confirmed or stated.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents gonococcal pneumonia or pneumonia due to gonorrhea. It is appropriate when the respiratory infection is specifically linked to N. gonorrhoeae in the assessment, discharge summary, or problem list. Check documentation if the organism is only suspected.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified bacterial pneumonia or gonococcal infection at another site. If pneumonia is documented without a stated gonococcal cause, code the condition as recorded.
Coding tip
Code A54.84 only when the gonococcal cause is explicitly documented; otherwise, query or code the documented pneumonia diagnosis.