Early congenital syphilis, unspecified

This code signifies syphilis acquired by a fetus from an infected mother, manifesting within the first two years of life, without further specification of the specific early clinical presentation. It encompasses various early manifestations such as rash, hepatosplenomegaly, osteochondritis, or rhinitis, where the precise type is not documented.

Use this code when documentation confirms congenital syphilis diagnosed within the first 24 months of life, and the specific early manifestation (e.g., mucocutaneous, visceral) is not detailed. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly states "early congenital syphilis, unspecified" or similar language indicating the early stage without further clinical specificity.

• Do not use this code if the specific early manifestation (e.g., congenital syphilitic osteochondritis) is documented; instead, use a more specific code from the 090.0-090.1 range.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the diagnosis was made within the first two years of life to differentiate from late congenital syphilis.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.