A53.0

Billable

Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late

A53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A53
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It infects the genital area, lips, mouth, or anus of both men and women. You usually get syphilis from sexual contact with someone who has it. It can also pass from mother to baby during pregnancy. The early stage of syphilis usually causes a single, small, painless sore. Sometimes it causes swelling in nearby lymph nodes. If you do not treat it,…

Read more about Syphilis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Latent syphilis NOS
  • Positive serological reaction for syphilis

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A53.0?
A53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A53.0 a billable code?
Yes — A53.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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