ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A50
Congenital syphilis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A50
Hutchinson's triad (A50.53)
Hutchinson's triad (A50.53)
code to identify any associated mental disorder
Any congenital syphilitic condition specified as early or manifest less than two years after birth.
Early congenital syphilitic laryngitis
Congenital syphilis without clinical manifestations, with positive serological reaction and negative spinal fluid test, less than two years after birth.
Congenital syphilis NOS less than two years after birth.
Juvenile neurosyphilis NOS
- Dementia paralytica juvenilis
- Juvenile taboparetic neurosyphilis
Juvenile tabes dorsalis
Any congenital syphilitic condition specified as late or manifest two years or more after birth.
Congenital syphilis without clinical manifestations, with positive serological reaction and negative spinal fluid test, two years or more after birth.
Congenital syphilis NOS two years or more after birth.
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A50):
About ICD-10-CM Code A50 (Congenital syphilis)
ICD-10-CM code A50 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A50 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A50 - Congenital syphilis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Congenital syphilis.