Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 097.9
Syphilis unspecified
  • Short description: SYPHILIS NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 097.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 097.9 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 097.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A53.9 Syphilis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Maternal syphilis complicating pregnancy, after childbirth
  • Postpartum syphilis
  • Syphilis
  • Syphilis in childbirth
097.9 Excludes
  • syphilis NOS causing death under two years of age (090.9)
Applies To
  • Syphilis (acquired) NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 097.9:
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