Early visceral congenital syphilis

This code signifies a diagnosis of congenital syphilis presenting with early systemic involvement, specifically affecting internal organs. This condition is acquired by the fetus in utero from an infected mother and manifests shortly after birth or within the first two years of life, impacting various organ systems.

Use this code for newborns or infants diagnosed with syphilis who exhibit clinical signs of visceral involvement, such as hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, or bone abnormalities, confirmed by serological testing. Documentation should clearly indicate congenital syphilis with evidence of early organ system compromise.

• Ensure documentation specifies "early" and "visceral" involvement to differentiate from late or non-visceral forms.
• Do not confuse with codes for acquired syphilis in infants or late congenital syphilis.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.