Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 096
Late syphilis latent
  • ICD-9-CM 096 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 096 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2006 version of ICD-9-CM 096.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 096 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A52.8 Late syphilis, latent
Approximate Synonyms
  • Late latent syphilis
  • Syphilis, late latent
Applies To
  • Syphilis (acquired) without clinical manifestations, with positive serological reaction and negative spinal fluid test, two years or more after infection
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 096:
  • Syphilis, syphilitic (acquired) 097.9
    • late 097.0
      • cardiovascular 093.9
      • central nervous system 094.9
      • latent or 2 years or more after infection (without manifestation) 096
        • negative spinal fluid test 096
        • serology positive 096
      • paresis 094.1
      • specified site NEC 095.8
      • symptomatic or with symptoms 095.9
      • tabes 094.0
    • latent 097.1
      • central nervous system 094.9
      • date of infection unspecified 097.1
      • early or less than 2 years after infection 092.9
      • late or 2 years or more after infection 096
      • serology
        • doubtful
          • follow-up of latent syphilis 097.1
            • central nervous system 094.9
            • date of infection unspecified 097.1
            • early or less than 2 years after infection 092.9
            • late or 2 years or more after infection 096
        • positive, only finding 097.1
          • date of infection unspecified 097.1
          • early or less than 2 years after infection 097.1
          • late or 2 years or more after infection 097.1
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