A50.43

What This Code Means

This is a nerve damage condition that develops in children born with syphilis, occurring years after birth as a late complication of the infection passed from mother to child. The condition affects multiple nerves, causing weakness, numbness, or pain in the limbs.

Coding Tips

• •This code requires documentation confirming late congenital syphilis with polyneuropathy manifestation; verify the patient's congenital syphilis status is documented in the medical record
• •Do not use this code for acquired syphilis or early congenital syphilis presentations; ensure the timing and type of syphilis transmission are clearly documented