Congenital syphilis, unspecified

This code signifies syphilis acquired by a fetus or newborn from the mother during pregnancy or birth, where the specific stage of the infection (e.g., early, late) is not documented. It indicates the presence of congenital syphilis without further specification of its manifestation or timing.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of congenital syphilis but lacks details regarding the specific clinical presentation or stage. This is appropriate when the provider has not specified whether it's early congenital syphilis with symptoms like rhinitis or late congenital syphilis with conditions like Hutchinson's teeth.

• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or provides no further detail regarding the stage of congenital syphilis.
• Always query the provider for more specific information (e.g., early, late, latent) if available in the medical record.
• Do not use this code for acquired syphilis in an infant or child; those cases would fall under codes for acquired syphilis.