A52.79

What This Code Means

This code describes syphilis in its late stage with various symptoms that don't fit into other specific late syphilis categories. Late syphilis occurs years after the initial infection and can affect multiple body systems including the heart, brain, and bones.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only after confirming the patient has late (tertiary) syphilis with symptoms that are not better described by more specific A52 codes (such as A52.71 for neurosyphilis or A52.73 for late syphilis of bone)
• •Always verify the stage of syphilis and document which body systems are affected, as this helps determine if a more specific code should be used instead