ICD-10-CM Code A52.78
Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.A52.78 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code A527 is used to code Gumma (pathology)
A gumma is a soft, non-cancerous growth resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis. It is a form of granuloma. Gummas are most commonly found in the liver (gumma hepatis), but can also be found in brain, heart, skin, bone, testis, and other tissues, leading to a variety of potential problems including neurological disorders or heart valve disease.
| Specialty: | Infectious Disease |
| MeSH Codes: | , , , |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 905, 949, 95, 102.6 |
Coding Notes for A52.78 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. - Late syphilitic bursitis
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of bursa
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of muscle
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of synovium
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of tendon
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A52.78 - Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A52.78. 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 A52.78 and a single ICD9 code, 095.7 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: A52.7 - Other symptomatic late syphilis