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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neurosyphilis

ICD-10 Coding for Neurosyphilis

A52.1
A52.2
A52.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for neurosyphilis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Syphilitic Meningitis
General Paresis
Tabes Dorsalis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neurosyphilis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neurosyphilis

Use ICD-10 code A52.1 for symptomatic neurosyphilis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Symptomatic neurosyphilis

Non-Billable
A52.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of neurological symptoms like ataxia or dementia.

Applicable To

  • • Tabes dorsalis
  • • General paresis
  • • Charcot joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the subtype of symptomatic neurosyphilis.

Asymptomatic neurosyphilis

Billable Code
A52.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CSF abnormalities without symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CSF findings are clearly documented.

Unspecified neurosyphilis

Billable Code
A52.3
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B20

HIV disease

Use when HIV is present and documented as unrelated to neurosyphilis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for symptomatic neurosyphilis?

The ICD-10 code for symptomatic neurosyphilis is A52.1, used when specific symptoms like dementia or ataxia are documented.

How is asymptomatic neurosyphilis coded?

Asymptomatic neurosyphilis is coded as A52.2, applicable when CSF abnormalities are present without symptoms.

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