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ICD-10-CM Code A53.0
Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

A53.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code A53 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

Source: Wikipedia

Coding Notes for A53.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
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Latent syphilis NOS
Positive serological reaction for syphilis

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with MCC.
  • DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with CC.
  • DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses without CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A53.0 - Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A53.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Latent syphilis, unspecified (exact match)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 097.1 was previously used, A53.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.


Parent Code: A53 - Other and unspecified syphilis

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Source: http://icd.codes/icd10cm/A530