A52.74

What This Code Means

This code describes syphilis infection that has spread to the liver and other internal organs. It represents a late-stage complication of untreated syphilis where the infection damages these vital organs.

Coding Tips

• •This code is used for tertiary syphilis affecting visceral organs; ensure documentation specifies liver involvement or other organ involvement to support this code selection
• •Do not use this code for early syphilis or neurosyphilis; verify the stage of syphilis and affected organs in the clinical documentation before coding