A50.02
BillableEarly congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This is a bone and cartilage disease in newborns and young children caused by syphilis infection passed from mother to child during pregnancy. It affects the development and structure of bones and joints in the early stages of congenital syphilis.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to early congenital syphilis (occurring before age 2 years); verify the patient's age and that syphilis was acquired in utero rather than postnatally
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates osteochondropathy (bone and cartilage involvement) and link to maternal syphilis history; may require additional codes for specific bone sites affected
Code Hierarchy
└A50Congenital syphilis└A50.0Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic└A50.02Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy
└A50.02Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy