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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Syphilis (Z86.13)

ICD-10 Coding for History of Syphilis (Z86.13)

Z86.13

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of syphilis (z86.13) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Past Syphilis Infection
Resolved Syphilis
Treated Syphilis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Syphilis (Z86.13)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Syphilis (Z86.13)

Use ICD-10 code Z86.13 for personal history of syphilis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of syphilis

Billable Code
Z86.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no current symptoms and has completed treatment for syphilis.
documentation:
  • • Medical record includes treatment history and serologic test results.

Applicable To

  • • Resolved syphilis
  • • Treated syphilis with no current infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the syphilis is historical and resolved.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Use alongside Z86.13 when the encounter is for STI screening due to a history of syphilis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of syphilis?

The ICD-10 code for a history of syphilis is Z86.13, which indicates a past, resolved infection with no current symptoms.

When should Z86.13 be used?

Use Z86.13 for documenting a past syphilis infection that has been treated and resolved, with no current symptoms or active disease.

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