A65
BillableNonvenereal syphilis
Nonvenereal syphilis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Bejel
- Endemic syphilis
- Njovera
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
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •leptospirosisA27
- •syphilisA50-A53
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Skerlievo
- Non-venereal endemic syphilis (disorder)
- Dichuchwa
- Siti
- Treponarid
- Skerjevo
- Sibbens
- Endemic syphilis
- Bejel
- Non-venereal endemic syphilis
- Njovera
- Radesyge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nonvenereal syphilis?
The ICD-10-CM code for nonvenereal syphilis is A65. The full clinical description is "Nonvenereal syphilis". A65 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A65 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A65 represents “Nonvenereal syphilis”. 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 A65 a billable code?
Yes, A65 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A65 in?
A65 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A65?
A65 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A65?
Yes, when using A65, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A65 map to?
A65 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 240686008, 240687004, 240688009, 271426000, 240689001, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A65?
A65 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3537179. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A65 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nonvenereal syphilis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A65?
A65 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1F (Endemic non-venereal syphilis).
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