A50.03
Billable codeEarly congenital syphilitic pharyngitis
The ICD-10 code for early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis is A50.03.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Early congenital syphilitic laryngitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A50.01Early congenital syphilitic oculopathy
- A50.02Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy
- A50.04Early congenital syphilitic pneumonia
- A50.05Early congenital syphilitic rhinitis
- A50.06Early cutaneous congenital syphilis
- A50.07Early mucocutaneous congenital syphilis
- A50.08Early visceral congenital syphilis
- A50.09Other early congenital syphilis, symptomatic
- A50.03Early congenital syphilitic pharyngitis
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 0900Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A50.03 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.