ICD-10 Code A54.82 – Gonococcal Brain Abscess (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54.82 – Gonococcal brain abscess
What it is
A54.82 identifies a brain abscess caused by gonococcal infection. Use it when documentation states that Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the cause of the intracranial abscess.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Brain abscesses may present with headache, fever, neurologic deficits, seizures, or altered mental status, but the gonococcal cause must be specifically documented.
When to use this code
Use A54.82 when the provider documents a brain abscess due to gonorrhea or gonococcal infection. This code applies to the confirmed intracranial abscess, not to uncomplicated gonorrhea or nonspecific intracranial infection. If the cause is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for gonorrhea without brain abscess, or for abscesses caused by other organisms. If the record does not specify gonococcal etiology, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign A54.82 only when both the brain abscess and gonococcal cause are clearly documented.