ICD-10-CM

A5449

Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue

V44.0

MDC assignment

This code appears under more than one MDC. Which applies depends on the rest of the encounter, so group the claim to settle it.

MDC 03 Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat

Otitis Media and URI

152 153

MDC 08 Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, or Infection

456 457 458

MDC 08 Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Septic Arthritis

548 549 550

A5449 reaches 3 DRG groups across 2 MDCs. Enter it on a claim to see which one it lands in.