2025 ICD-10-CM code A56.0
Chlamydial infection of the lower genitourinary tract.
Testing for chlamydia is medically necessary for symptomatic individuals and for asymptomatic individuals at increased risk (e.g., sexually active women under 25). Treatment is necessary to prevent serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women and epididymitis in men.
Diagnosis involves evaluating symptoms, history, physical examination, and laboratory tests like cultures, direct immunofluorescence, or nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs). Treatment typically includes antibiotics like doxycycline or erythromycin (especially for pregnant individuals).
In simple words: Chlamydia is a bacterial infection typically affecting the genitals and urinary tract. This particular code denotes chlamydia in the lower parts of these systems.
This code refers to an infection of the lower genitourinary tract caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.It encompasses infections of the urethra, bladder, vulva, cervix, and vagina.
Example 1: A 22-year-old female presents with burning urination and abnormal vaginal discharge. A NAAT test confirms Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the cervix and urethra.A56.0 is used to code the infection., A 28-year-old male experiences painful urination and discharge from the penis. A urine test is positive for Chlamydia trachomatis. A56.0 is used to code the urethral infection., A 35-year-old female is tested during a routine gynecological exam. She reports no symptoms, but the NAAT is positive for Chlamydia trachomatis in the cervix.The infection is documented as A56.0.
Documentation should include signs, symptoms, history of sexual activity or other risk factors, laboratory results confirming the infection, and details about the affected anatomical site(s) in the lower genitourinary tract.
** Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection.Regular screening and treatment are essential for preventing serious long-term health consequences.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Gynecology, Urology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
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