A51.49

What This Code Means

This code describes various secondary syphilis manifestations that don't fit into other specific categories, occurring weeks to months after the initial infection when the bacteria has spread throughout the body. These can include skin rashes, mucous patches, condylomas, or other systemic symptoms beyond the primary chancre.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the secondary syphilitic condition is not better described by more specific A51 subcodes (such as A51.41 for secondary syphilitic meningitis or A51.43 for secondary syphilitic oculopathy)
• •Always verify documentation clearly indicates secondary syphilis stage and obtain specifics about which body systems are affected to determine if a more specific code applies