A52.06

What This Code Means

This code describes syphilis that has affected the heart in ways other than the main types (like aortic valve disease or aortitis). It includes various cardiac complications that develop when untreated syphilis spreads to the heart tissue.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the specific cardiac manifestation in the documentation (e.g., myocarditis, pericarditis, or conduction abnormalities) to ensure this 'other' category is appropriate rather than a more specific syphilitic heart code
• •Confirm the stage of syphilis (secondary, latent, or tertiary) is documented, as this affects code selection and may require an additional code for the syphilis stage