2025 ICD-10-CM code A56.1
Chlamydial infection of the pelviperitoneum and other genitourinary organs.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by confirming the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis and documenting symptoms or physical findings consistent with infection involving the pelviperitoneum and other genitourinary organs. Treatment aims to prevent serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.
Diagnosis and treatment of this infection are typically managed by healthcare providers specializing in infectious diseases, urology, gynecology, or primary care. Clinical evaluation involves assessing the patient's symptoms, history, physical examination, and laboratory tests such as cultures of secretions or urine. Treatment often includes antibiotics like doxycycline or erythromycin for pregnant or nursing individuals.
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
In simple words: This is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by chlamydia bacteria. It affects the lining of the pelvic area and other parts of the urinary and reproductive systems.
This code refers to a chlamydial infection affecting the peritoneum in the pelvic region and other parts of the genitourinary system, excluding the lower genitourinary tract.It's caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, and painful intercourse.Testing confirms a chlamydial infection affecting her fallopian tubes and pelvic peritoneum, diagnosed as A56.1., A 30-year-old male experiences pain and swelling in his scrotum. Further investigation reveals a chlamydial infection extending to his epididymis and peritoneum, coded as A56.1., A pregnant woman tests positive for chlamydia during her prenatal checkup.The infection has spread to her pelvic peritoneum, necessitating careful monitoring and treatment (A56.1) to prevent complications for both the mother and baby.
Documentation should include patient history, physical exam findings, laboratory results confirming Chlamydia trachomatis infection, and specific details regarding the involvement of the pelviperitoneum and other affected genitourinary organs.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Urology, Gynecology, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital