ICD-10 Code A67 – Pinta [carate] (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A67 – Pinta [carate]
What it is
A67 identifies pinta, a chronic skin infection caused by Treponema carateum. It mainly affects the skin and is not the same as syphilis, though it is in the treponemal disease group.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include skin lesions that may start as papules and later become discolored patches or plaques. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use A67 when the provider documents pinta or carate as the diagnosis. Code it for confirmed cases involving this specific treponemal skin disease, especially when the record clearly distinguishes it from other infections. Check documentation if the note is vague or only mentions a rash.
Do not use for
Do not use A67 for syphilis, yaws, or other unspecified skin infections. If the chart does not clearly identify pinta, Check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign A67 only when the diagnosis is explicitly stated in the record.