ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gonococcal peritonitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Peritonitis (adhesive) (bacterial) (fibrinous) (hemorrhagic) (idiopathic) (localized) (perforative) (primary) (with adhesions) (with effusion) › gonococcal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gonococcal peritonitis
The ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal peritonitis is A54.85 (Gonococcal peritonitis).
Within A54.8 (other gonococcal infections), A54.85 is specifically for gonococcal peritonitis. Related codes cover gonococcal meningitis (A54.81), gonococcal brain abscess (A54.82), gonococcal heart infection (A54.83), gonococcal pneumonia (A54.84), gonococcal sepsis (A54.86) and other gonococcal infections (A54.89).
Don't report A54.85 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: gonococcal pelviperitonitis (A54.24).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for A54.85)
- gonococcal pelviperitonitis (A54.24)
Common questions about gonococcal peritonitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal peritonitis?
- A54.85 — Gonococcal peritonitis.
Is A54.85 billable?
- Yes. A54.85 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can A54.85 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A54.85 as a principal diagnosis.
Is A54.85 a CC or MCC?
- A54.85 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.