ICD-10 Code A50.32 – Late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A50.32 – Late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis
What it is
This code identifies chorioretinitis that occurs as a late manifestation of congenital syphilis. Use it when the record links retinal and choroidal inflammation to congenital syphilis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include visual impairment, inflammatory changes in the choroid and retina, and ocular abnormalities consistent with congenital syphilis.
When to use this code
Use A50.32 when the provider documents late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis or clearly states that the eye disease is a late congenital syphilis manifestation. It is appropriate for congenital, not acquired, syphilis-related ocular disease. If the chart only says chorioretinitis without etiology, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acquired syphilis, unspecified chorioretinitis, or other ocular infections without a congenital syphilis link. If the diagnosis is not documented as late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the congenital syphilis connection and the late ocular manifestation before assigning A50.32.