ICD-10 Code A54.33 – Gonococcal Keratitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54.33 – Gonococcal keratitis
What it is
A54.33 identifies gonococcal keratitis, an eye infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It refers to corneal involvement and should be coded when documentation specifically states gonococcal infection of the cornea.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include acute eye pain, redness, discharge, photophobia, and corneal inflammation or ulceration consistent with infectious keratitis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents gonococcal keratitis, gonococcal corneal infection, or a corneal lesion attributed to gonorrhea. You may also use it when the diagnosis is confirmed and the record clearly links the eye infection to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Check documentation if the note only mentions conjunctivitis, urethral gonorrhea, or a nonspecific keratitis without an identified organism. Code the documented condition, not the suspected cause.
Do not use for
Do not use A54.33 for nongonococcal keratitis or for gonococcal conjunctivitis without corneal involvement. If the record does not specify the cornea, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider links the infection to the cornea and to gonorrhea before assigning A54.33.