Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM A50.5 is the diagnosis code for Other late congenital syphilis, symptomatic. This code falls under the section "Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where A50.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A50.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A50.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other late congenital syphilis, symptomatic". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of A50.5 is A50 ("Congenital syphilis"). A50.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
A50.5 is located in Section A50-A64 — "Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A50.5 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A50.51, A50.52, A50.53, A50.54, A50.55 and more.
Use A50.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other late congenital syphilis, symptomatic" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other late congenital syphilis, symptomatic is A50.5.
No, A50.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A50.5 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, A50.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.