A51.32
BillableSyphilitic alopecia
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Hair loss caused by syphilis infection, typically occurring during the secondary stage of the disease when the infection spreads throughout the body. This condition results from the inflammatory effects of the syphilis bacteria on hair follicles.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that alopecia is documented as syphilitic in origin; this code should only be used when there is clear clinical documentation linking the hair loss to syphilis infection
- •Ensure the patient has a confirmed syphilis diagnosis (typically A51 for secondary syphilis) and that alopecia is specifically mentioned as a manifestation before assigning this code
Code Hierarchy
└A51Early syphilis└A51.3Secondary syphilis of skin and mucous membranes└A51.32Syphilitic alopecia
└A51.32Syphilitic alopecia