A52.3
BillableNeurosyphilis, unspecified
Neurosyphilis, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Gumma (syphilitic)
- Syphilis (late)
- Syphiloma
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
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(65)
SNOMED CT
- Syphilitic gumma of central nervous system21523006
- Neurosyphilis26039008
- Syphilis of central nervous system26039008
- Syphilitic gumma64102008
- Secondary neurosyphilis240564002
- Gummatous neurosyphilis240566000
- Late quaternary neurosyphilis266133006
- Secondary syphilis of nervous system1052319006
- Neurosyphilitic tic disorder1177060002
- Tic disorder due to neurosyphilis1177060002
UMLS
- CNS SYPHILISC0027927
- Central Nervous System SyphilisC0027927
- NeurosyphilisC0027927
- Neurosyphilis (disorder)C0027927
- Neurosyphilis, unspecifiedC0027927
- SYPHILIS CNSC0027927
- Syphilis of central nervous systemC0027927
- Syphilis, CNSC0027927
- Syphilis, Central Nervous SystemC0027927
- cns syphilisC0027927
- neurosyphilisC0027927
- syphilis cnsC0027927
- Gumma (syphilitic)C0221385
- Syphilitic gummaC0221385
- Syphilitic gumma (disorder)C0221385
- SyphilomaC0221385
- Late syphilisC0153188
- Late syphilis (disorder)C0153188
- Late syphilis, unspecifiedC0153188
- Late tertiary syphilisC0153188
- Syphilis (late)C0153188
- Syphilis, tertiaryC0153188
- Tertiary SyphilisC0153188
- Tertiary Treponema pallidum infectionC0153188
- Tertiary syphilisC0153188
- late syphilisC0153188
- late tertiary syphilisC0153188
- syphilis tertiaryC0153188
- tertiary syphilisC0153188
Clinical Terms
- Neurosyphilis (disorder)
- Syphiloma
- CNS SYPHILIS
- syphilis tertiary
- Tertiary syphilis
- Syphilis (late)
- SYPHILIS CNS
- Late syphilis (disorder)
- Secondary neurosyphilis
- Gummatous neurosyphilis
- Tic disorder due to neurosyphilis
- Secondary syphilis of nervous system
- Syphilis, Central Nervous System
- Syphilitic gumma (disorder)
- Late tertiary syphilis
- Late quaternary neurosyphilis
- Neurosyphilitic tic disorder
- Central Nervous System Syphilis
- Late syphilis, unspecified
- Gumma (syphilitic)
- Tertiary Treponema pallidum infection
- Syphilis of central nervous system
- Syphilis, tertiary
- Syphilitic gumma of central nervous system
- Syphilis, CNS
- Syphilitic gumma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neurosyphilis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for neurosyphilis, unspecified is A52.3. The full clinical description is "Neurosyphilis, unspecified". A52.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A52.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A52.3 represents “Neurosyphilis, unspecified”. 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 A52.3 a billable code?
Yes, A52.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A52.3 in?
A52.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A52.3?
A52.3 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 A52.3?
Yes, when using A52.3, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A52.3 map to?
A52.3 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 240566000, 266133006, 26039008, 1177060002, 240564002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A52.3?
A52.3 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0027927, C0221385, C0153188. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A52.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neurosyphilis, unspecified 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 A52.3?
A52.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A62.0Z (Neurosyphilis, unspecified).
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