A50.01

What This Code Means

This is an eye infection or disease that occurs in babies born to mothers with syphilis, appearing within the first two years of life. The infection affects the eyes and can cause vision problems if not treated.

Coding Tips

• •This code is specific to congenital syphilis with eye involvement in early infancy; verify documentation confirms both the congenital syphilis diagnosis and ocular manifestation before coding
• •Ensure this code is used only for infants/young children with documented maternal syphilis transmission; do not use for acquired syphilis or late congenital syphilis presentations