A51.39

Billable

Other secondary syphilis of skin

Other secondary syphilis of skin

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A50-A64

Parent Code

A51.3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Syphilitic leukoderma
  • Syphilitic mucous patch

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)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)
  • late syphilitic leukoderma (A52.79)

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 other secondary syphilis of skin?

The ICD-10-CM code for other secondary syphilis of skin is A51.39. The full clinical description is "Other secondary syphilis of skin". A51.39 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A51.39 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A51.39 represents "Other secondary syphilis of skin". 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 A51.39 a billable code?

Yes, A51.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A51.39 in?

A51.39 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A51.39?

A51.39 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-); and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with A51.39?

Yes, when using A51.39 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A51.39 map to?

A51.39 maps to 24 SNOMED CT concepts: 240555007, 249632006, 55768006, 240561005, 866115006, and 19 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A51.39?

A51.39 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0275835, C2893331, C2893330. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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