A52.00
Cardiovascular syphilis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Cardiovascular syphilis
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Syphilis, cardiovascular
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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A52.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A52.00 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A52.00 – other international versions of ICD-10 A52.00 may differ.