A50.08

What This Code Means

This is a serious infection passed from mother to baby before birth, where syphilis bacteria have spread to internal organs like the liver, spleen, or lungs in an infant. It occurs early in the baby's life and requires immediate treatment to prevent severe complications.

Coding Tips

• •This code is specific to congenital syphilis affecting internal organs in early infancy; verify documentation confirms maternal syphilis transmission and visceral organ involvement
• •Do not use this code for late congenital syphilis (after age 2) or for syphilis affecting only skin/bones; ensure the fifth character '8' is included to specify 'other' visceral manifestations if the specific organ is not captured by more specific codes