Pinta, unspecified

This code represents pinta, a chronic, non-venereal treponemal infection caused by Treponema carateum. It primarily affects the skin, leading to dyschromic lesions that progress through primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. The infection is typically transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact.

Use this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of pinta without further specification of the stage or manifestation. This is appropriate when the provider has diagnosed pinta but the clinical notes do not detail whether it is primary, secondary, or tertiary. It may also be used for initial encounters where the specific stage is yet to be determined.

• Avoid using this code if the specific stage of pinta (e.g., primary, secondary, tertiary) is documented; instead, use the more specific codes within the A67 category.
• Ensure the medical record clearly supports a diagnosis of pinta, even if the stage is unspecified.
• This code should not be used for other treponemal infections like syphilis or yaws; refer to the appropriate A50-A53 or A66 codes, respectively.