A52.0
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular syphilis
Clinical Information
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Cardiovascular manifestations of syphilis, an infection of treponema pallidum. In the late stage of syphilis, sometimes 20-30 years after the initial infection, damages are often seen in the blood vessels including the aorta and the aortic valve. Clinical signs include syphilitic aortitis, aortic insufficiency, or aortic aneurysm.
Details
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A52.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A52.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A52.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 A52.0 may differ.