A66.5
BillableGangosa
Gangosa
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Rhinopharyngitis mutilans
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- bouba
- frambesia (tropica)
- pian
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
Related Codes(9)
A66.0Initial lesions of yaws
A66.1Multiple papillomata and wet crab yaws
A66.2Other early skin lesions of yaws
A66.3Hyperkeratosis of yaws
A66.4Gummata and ulcers of yaws
A66.6Bone and joint lesions of yaws
A66.7Other manifestations of yaws
A66.8Latent yaws
A66.9Yaws, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(26)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- ogo
- Gangosa of yaws
- Chronic nasopharyngitis
- Rhinopharyngitis mutilans of yaws
- Palatitis
- Yaws gumma of nose
- Gangosa of yaws (disorder)
- Rhinopharyngitis mutilans
- Gangosa - tertiary yaws
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gangosa?
The ICD-10-CM code for gangosa is A66.5. The full clinical description is "Gangosa". A66.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A66.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A66.5 represents “Gangosa”. 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 A66.5 a billable code?
Yes, A66.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A66.5 in?
A66.5 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A66.5?
A66.5 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 A66.5?
Yes, when using A66.5, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A66.5 map to?
A66.5 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 47841006, 24078009, 128349005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A66.5?
A66.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0276009. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A66.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gangosa 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 A66.5?
A66.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1D.2 (Tertiary yaws).
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