A50.03
BillableEarly congenital syphilitic pharyngitis
Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Early congenital syphilitic laryngitis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis is A50.03. The full clinical description is "Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis". A50.03 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A50.03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A50.03 represents "Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A50.03 a billable code?
Yes, A50.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A50.03 in?
A50.03 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A50.03?
A50.03 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1); Reiter's disease (M02.3-).
Are additional codes required with A50.03?
Yes, when using A50.03 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A50.03?
A50.03 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887112, C2887113. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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