A52.79 ICD-10-CM Code: Other symptomatic late syphilis
A52.79 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Other symptomatic late syphilis” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
A52.79Other symptomatic late syphilis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A52.79 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
- 3
Category A52
Late syphilis
- 4
Subcategory A52.7
Other symptomatic late syphilis
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Code A52.79
Other symptomatic late syphilis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Late syphilitic leukoderma
- Syphilis of adrenal gland
- Syphilis of pituitary gland
- Syphilis of thyroid gland
- Syphilitic splenomegaly
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A52.79.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A52.79.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- syphilitic leukoderma (secondary) (A51.39)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A52.79.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A52.79 mean?
A52.79 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other symptomatic late syphilis.”
Is A52.79 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A52.79 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A52.79 located in ICD-10-CM?
A52.79 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64) (A50–A64), under category A52, Late syphilis and subcategory A52.7, Other symptomatic late syphilis.
What coding notes are listed for A52.79?
Its listed inclusion terms are Late syphilitic leukoderma; Syphilis of adrenal gland; Syphilis of pituitary gland; Syphilis of thyroid gland; Syphilitic splenomegaly. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: syphilitic leukoderma (secondary) (A51.39). No Excludes2 note is listed.