A52.8
BillableLate syphilis, latent
Late syphilis, latent
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Syphilis (acquired) without clinical manifestations, with positive serological reaction and negative spinal fluid test, two years or more after infection
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
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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(23)
SNOMED CT
- Late syphilis, latent (+ sero., - C.S.F. 2 years after)66887000
- Late syphilis, latent (positive serology, negative cephalospinal fluid 2 years after)66887000
- Latent syphilis (+ sero.)67125004
- Latent syphilis with positive serology67125004
- Late latent syphilis186903006
- Acquired syphilis240555007
- Acquired syphilis - late latent266136003
- Latent syphilis444150000
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Late syphilis, latent (+ sero., - C.S.F. 2 years after)
- Late latent syphilis (disorder)
- Acquired syphilis - late latent
- Syphilis (acquired) without clinical manifestations, with positive serological reaction and negative spinal fluid test, two years or more after infection
- Late syphilis, latent (positive serology, negative cephalospinal fluid 2 years after)
- Latent syphilis
- Latent syphilis (+ sero.)
- Late latent syphilis
- Latent syphilis with positive serology
- Acquired syphilis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for late syphilis, latent?
The ICD-10-CM code for late syphilis, latent is A52.8. The full clinical description is "Late syphilis, latent". A52.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A52.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A52.8 represents “Late syphilis, latent”. 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 A52.8 a billable code?
Yes, A52.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A52.8 in?
A52.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A52.8?
A52.8 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 A52.8?
Yes, when using A52.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A52.8 map to?
A52.8 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 240555007, 266136003, 186903006, 66887000, 444150000, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A52.8?
A52.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1260915, C0864760. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A52.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like late syphilis, latent 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 A52.8?
A52.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A62.Y (Other specified late syphilis).
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