The codes for gonorrhea and chlamydia depend on the site of infection. Check the provider notes to find out if symptoms and signs, or the site of testing, will guide you in the choice of ICD9 code.
It is gonorrhea that is a diplococcus, not chlamydia.
Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis can have very similar symptoms.
87491 is the procedure code for a chlamydia test. Chlamydia testing is most commonly done for screening; for intance all women 15-26 should get tested for chlamydia annually. In that case the diagnosis code for 87491 is V74.5. It may also be done due to exposure, discharge, dysuria, rash, and other symptoms.
Both gonorrhea and chlamydia may cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Many cases occur without chlamydia or gonorrhea, though.
Nitrofurantoin does not cure chlamydia. You should see a doctor and have a treatment. Typical treatments for chlamydia include doxycycline, azithromycin or herbal medicine called Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill.
A yeast infection is not a sign of chlamydia.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis are reportable
Bacteria, usually from chlamydia and gonorrhea, cause PID.
Yes, in the case of chlamydia or gonorrhea
There are a few ways that this question can be answered:What other diseases can be caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis?Chlamydia trachomatis causes chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease. It also causes endemic trachoma. Chlamydia trachomatis can also cause lymphogranuloma venereum, another sexually transmitted disease. Each of these infections is caused by a slightly different version of the bacteria. What symptoms, syndromes, or complications can the STI chlamydia cause?Chlamydia in men and women can cause urethritis, conjunctivitis, proctitis, or pharyngitis. In men, it can cause epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis. In women it can cause PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). In babies born to women with chlamydia, chlamydia trachomatis can cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis. In addition, chlamydia trachomatis is associated with Reiter's syndrome. What other infections are often found with chlamydia trachomatis?Patients tested for chlamydia usually get tested for gonorrhea at the same time as they both require the same specimen collection technique and may carry the same symptoms.
Rocephin is an injection used to treat gonorrhea. Chlamydia is not treated with injections.