Late lesions of pinta

This code represents the chronic, non-contagious stage of pinta, a treponemal infection primarily affecting the skin. It is characterized by late-stage skin lesions such as dyschromic patches (achromic or hyperchromic) and atrophy, often occurring years after the initial infection.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of late-stage pinta, specifically mentioning dyschromic or atrophic skin changes. This code is appropriate for patients presenting with chronic skin manifestations consistent with the tertiary stage of the disease, following initial or secondary pinta.

• Ensure documentation specifies "late lesions" or describes chronic dyschromic/atrophic skin changes consistent with tertiary pinta.
• Do not confuse with early or intermediate stages of pinta; specific codes exist for those presentations.
• Consider any associated systemic manifestations, though pinta is primarily cutaneous.