ICD-10 Code A54.81 | Gonococcal meningitis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include severe headache, neck stiffness, fever, nausea, and altered mental status. Prompt recognition of these symptoms is crucial for timely treatment.

Treatment typically involves intravenous antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone, along with supportive care to manage symptoms and prevent complications.

While the infection itself is caused by a sexually transmitted bacterium, Gonococcal meningitis is not directly contagious. However, the underlying gonococcal infection can be transmitted through sexual contact.

This code should be used when a patient is diagnosed with Gonococcal meningitis, particularly in the context of a confirmed or suspected gonococcal infection.