A52.19
BillableOther symptomatic neurosyphilis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes syphilis that has spread to the nervous system and is causing various symptoms beyond the more common forms of neurosyphilis. It represents an advanced stage of untreated syphilis affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific neurological manifestations documented in the medical record, as this is a catch-all code for symptomatic neurosyphilis not classified elsewhere
- •Ensure the diagnosis of syphilis has been confirmed through appropriate testing (RPR, VDRL, or treponemal-specific tests) and document the stage of disease progression
Code Hierarchy
└A52Late syphilis└A52.1Symptomatic neurosyphilis└A52.19Other symptomatic neurosyphilis
└A52.19Other symptomatic neurosyphilis