Syphilis of liver

This code signifies hepatic involvement due to syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It represents a manifestation of tertiary syphilis, where the spirochete has disseminated and caused chronic inflammation and damage to the liver parenchyma.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "syphilitic hepatitis," "gumma of liver due to syphilis," or "tertiary syphilis with liver involvement." This diagnosis is typically supported by serological tests for syphilis (e.g., VDRL, RPR, FTA-ABS) and imaging or biopsy findings consistent with liver disease.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the liver pathology to a syphilitic etiology.
• Do not use for non-syphilitic liver conditions, even if a patient has a history of syphilis.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary syphilis code (e.g., 097.9) if the patient is still being treated for the underlying infection.