A54.82
BillableGonococcal brain abscess
A54.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gonococcal brain abscess. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- DoxycyclineTetracycline-class Drug [EPC]›
- ErythromycinMacrolide [EPC]›
- CiprofloxacinFluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]›
- OfloxacinQuinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Ceftriaxone›
- Cefuroxime›
- Cefixime›
- Cefpodoxime›
- Cefuroxime and Dextrose›
- Ciprofolxacin›
- Demeclocycline›
- Gepotidacin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
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