ICD-10 A54.6
Billable / SpecificGonococcal infection of anus and rectum
About ICD-10-CM A54.6
ICD-10-CM code A54.6 represents Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block A54). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM A54.6 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for A54.6
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list A54.6 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing A54.6.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with A54.6
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 45307 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45309 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45308 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45303 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45321 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45347 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45320 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 0885T CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45327 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
- 45317 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy CMS LCD
Convert A54.6 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| A54.6 | 0987 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To A54.6
Other codes in section A50-A64 (Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission).
ICD-10 A54.6, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code A54.6 billable? +
Yes, A54.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with A54.6? +
Procedures frequently paired with A54.6 include: 45307, 45309, 45308, 45303, 45321.
What ICD-9 codes does A54.6 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, A54.6 maps to ICD-9 codes: 0987. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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