ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A52.78
Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A52.78
Inclusion Terms
- Late syphilitic bursitis
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of bursa
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of muscle
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of synovium
- Syphilis [stage unspecified] of tendon
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A52.78 (Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue)
ICD-10-CM code A52.78 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 A52.78 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A52.78 - Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue. 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 Syphilis of other musculoskeletal tissue.