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A52.03

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Syphilitic endocarditis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

This is a serious heart infection caused by syphilis bacteria that damages the heart's inner lining and valves. It occurs when untreated syphilis spreads to the heart and can lead to heart failure or valve damage.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is part of the secondary syphilis category (A52) and should only be used when syphilis has progressed to affect the heart; ensure documentation confirms cardiac involvement
  • •Verify the stage of syphilis in the medical record and check for any associated conditions like valve regurgitation or heart failure that may require additional codes

Code Hierarchy

└A52Late syphilis└A52.0Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular syphilis└A52.03Syphilitic endocarditis
└A52.03Syphilitic endocarditis

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