ICD-10-CM Code A51.43
Secondary syphilitic oculopathy
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.A51.43 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of secondary syphilitic oculopathy. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code A51 is used to code Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. The signs and symptoms of syphilis vary depending in which of the four stages it presents (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). The primary stage classically presents with a single chancre (a firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration) but there may be multiple sores. In secondary syphilis a diffuse rash which frequently involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet occurs. There may also be sores in the mouth or vagina. In latent syphilis there are little to no symptoms which can last for years. In tertiary syphilis there are gummas (soft non-cancerous growths), neurological, or heart symptoms. Syphilis has, however, been known as "the great imitator" as it may cause symptoms similar to many other diseases.
| Specialty: | Infectious Disease |
| MeSH Codes: | D013587, D013587, D013587, D013587, D013587, D013587, D013587, D013587 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 |
Electron micrograph of Treponema pallidum
Coding Notes for A51.43 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Secondary syphilitic chorioretinitis
- Secondary syphilitic iridocyclitis, iritis
- Secondary syphilitic uveitis
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Secondary syphilitic chorioretinitis (disorder)
- Syphilitic chorioretinitis (disorder)
- Uveitis due to secondary syphilis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A51.43 - Secondary syphilitic oculopathy'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A51.43. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code A51.43 and a single ICD9 code, 091.52 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: A51.4 - Other secondary syphilis