2025 ICD-10-CM code O98.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Obstetrics - Maternal infectious and parasitic diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Chapter 18: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Feed
Gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the treatment, such as the place of service, or the type of service rendered. Consult the official modifier guidelines for clarification.
Treatment of gonorrhea during pregnancy is medically necessary to prevent adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. Untreated gonorrhea can lead to serious complications, such as premature birth, low birth weight, and ophthalmia neonatorum (eye infection) in the newborn. Treatment is essential to prevent these adverse outcomes.
Obstetricians, gynecologists, and infectious disease specialists may be involved in the care of a patient with this condition.Management will vary based on the stage of pregnancy, severity of the infection, and potential impact on the pregnancy and fetus.
In simple words: This code is for gonorrhea that happens during pregnancy, childbirth, or the time right after giving birth. It's used when the gonorrhea is made worse by, or needs care because of, the pregnancy or childbirth.
This code is used to classify cases of gonorrhea that complicate pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.It applies when the gonorrhea infection is either caused by, aggravated by, or requires obstetric care related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or puerperium.The code should not be used for gonorrhea infections unrelated to these events.Additional codes may be necessary to specify the site and extent of the gonorrhea infection.
Example 1: A pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation is diagnosed with gonorrhea. The infection is treated with antibiotics to prevent complications., A woman develops a postpartum gonorrhea infection after childbirth, requiring treatment with antibiotics to resolve the infection., A patient presents to the emergency room with vaginal discharge and a history of untreated gonorrhea that was complicated during her recent pregnancy.This required treatment of the infection and close monitoring.
Complete obstetrical history, including prenatal care records, and documentation of the diagnosis of gonorrhea. This should include laboratory results confirming the infection, specifying the organism, culture results, and antibiotic sensitivity tests.Documentation of treatment provided, including the type and duration of antibiotics administered.If the infection caused complications (such as preterm labor or chorioamnionitis), detailed notes describing these complications and their management are crucial.
** Always refer to the latest ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most up-to-date information and any potential coding updates.This information is current as of December 3, 2024.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to this code.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center