Early congenital syphilitic pneumonia

This code represents pneumonia caused by Treponema pallidum infection acquired congenitally during the early stages of syphilis. It indicates a pulmonary manifestation of early congenital syphilis, typically presenting within the first two years of life.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of pneumonia directly attributed to congenital syphilis in an infant or young child. Supporting documentation should include serological evidence of syphilis (e.g., positive RPR or VDRL in the infant, or maternal history of untreated syphilis) and clinical signs of pneumonia.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "congenital" syphilis and clearly links it to the pneumonia.
• Do not use this code for pneumonia due to acquired syphilis or other infectious agents.
• Code also for other manifestations of early congenital syphilis, if present.