A50.0
Non-billableEarly congenital syphilis, symptomatic
Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Any congenital syphilitic condition specified as early or manifest less than two years after birth.
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 urethritisN34.1
- •Reiter's diseaseM02.3
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
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (9)
A50.01Early congenital syphilitic oculopathy
A50.02Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy
A50.03Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis
A50.04Early congenital syphilitic pneumonia
A50.05Early congenital syphilitic rhinitis
A50.06Early cutaneous congenital syphilis
A50.07Early mucocutaneous congenital syphilis
A50.08Early visceral congenital syphilis
A50.09Other early congenital syphilis, symptomatic
Related Codes(8)
A50.1Early congenital syphilis, latent
A50.2Early congenital syphilis, unspecified
A50.3Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
A50.4Late congenital neurosyphilis [juvenile neurosyphilis]
A50.5Other late congenital syphilis, symptomatic
A50.6Late congenital syphilis, latent
A50.7Late congenital syphilis, unspecified
A50.9Congenital syphilis, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS
- Any congenital syphilitic condition specified as early or manifest less than two years after birth.C0864743
- Early congenital syphilis with symptomsC0343666
- Early congenital syphilis with symptoms (disorder)C0343666
- Early congenital syphilis, symptomaticC0343666
- Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic (less than 2 years)C0343666
- Symptomatic early congenital syphilisC0343666
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for early congenital syphilis, symptomatic?
The ICD-10-CM code for early congenital syphilis, symptomatic is A50.0. The full clinical description is "Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic". A50.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A50.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A50.0 represents “Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A50.0 a billable code?
No, A50.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under A50.0.
What chapter is A50.0 in?
A50.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A50.0?
A50.0 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-).
What are the subcategories under A50.0?
A50.0 has 9 child codes, including: A50.01 (Early congenital syphilitic oculopathy), A50.02 (Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy), A50.03 (Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis), A50.04 (Early congenital syphilitic pneumonia), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with A50.0?
Yes, when using A50.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A50.0?
A50.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0864743, C0343666. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A50.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like early congenital syphilis, symptomatic 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 A50.0?
A50.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A60.0 (Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic).
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