ICD-10-CM Code For Pinta Carate: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group A67 includes diagnoses for pinta, a nonvenereal treponemal skin infection characterized by primary and secondary cutaneous lesions and chronic dermal changes such as hypopigmentation. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for primary skin infections, ongoing or chronic cutaneous involvement, and complications related to pinta. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM A67 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM A67: Pinta [carate] Overview

The ICD-10-CM A67 group includes diagnoses for pinta, a chronic infectious skin disease caused by Treponema pertenue affecting the dermis and presenting with characteristic skin lesions. These conditions target the integumentary system and can cause depigmentation and scarring if not treated. Accurate coding matters for appropriate clinical documentation and may affect reimbursement and public health reporting.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinical encounter documents active pinta infection, characteristic skin lesions, or sequelae such as depigmentation or scarring attributable to pinta. Select the specific code that reflects the stage or chronicity of the disease as recorded in the clinical documentation.

ICD-10-CM Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
A67.0	Primary lesions of pinta
A67.1	Intermediate lesions of pinta
A67.2	Late lesions of pinta
A67.3	Mixed lesions of pinta
A67.9	Pinta, unspecified

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
606	Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
607	Minor Skin Disorders without MCC
867	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
868	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
869	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient from a rural tropical region presents to primary care with multiple well-demarcated, plaque-like, hypopigmented and erythematous lesions on the forearms and trunk that have slowly expanded over months without systemic symptoms. The clinician documents a chronic cutaneous spirochetal infection consistent with pinta (carate) limited to the skin after clinical examination and, if performed, supportive serology; a code for chronic localized skin involvement is assigned. Typical codes: A67.1
A pediatric patient is brought to an urgent care clinic because of a rapidly spreading hyperpigmented rash and erosive skin lesions accompanied by regional lymphadenopathy and discomfort; the history indicates recent travel to an endemic area. Due to the acute, progressive dermatologic presentation suspicious for active pinta infection with inflammatory changes, the encounter is coded to reflect the acute cutaneous disease. Typical codes: A67.0
An adult patient with a history of previously treated pinta presents to dermatology for persistent widespread dyschromia and scarring causing cosmetic concern and chronic skin changes; there is no sign of active infection on exam. The visit documents sequelae and chronic residual skin manifestations from prior spirochetal infection, and a code indicating late or unspecified residual effects is assigned. Typical codes: A67.2, A67.9

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A65-NONVENEREAL-SYPHILIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Nonvenereal Syphilis: Group Overview

A66-YAWS

ICD-10-CM Code For Yaws: Group Overview

A68-RELAPSING-FEVERS

ICD-10-CM Code For Relapsing Fevers: Group Overview

A69-OTHER-SPIROCHETAL-INFECTIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Spirochetal Infections: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
A67.0	Primary lesions of pinta
A67.1	Intermediate lesions of pinta
A67.2	Late lesions of pinta
A67.3	Mixed lesions of pinta
A67.9	Pinta, unspecified

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
606	Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
607	Minor Skin Disorders without MCC
867	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
868	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
869	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient from a rural tropical region presents to primary care with multiple well-demarcated, plaque-like, hypopigmented and erythematous lesions on the forearms and trunk that have slowly expanded over months without systemic symptoms. The clinician documents a chronic cutaneous spirochetal infection consistent with pinta (carate) limited to the skin after clinical examination and, if performed, supportive serology; a code for chronic localized skin involvement is assigned. Typical codes: A67.1
A pediatric patient is brought to an urgent care clinic because of a rapidly spreading hyperpigmented rash and erosive skin lesions accompanied by regional lymphadenopathy and discomfort; the history indicates recent travel to an endemic area. Due to the acute, progressive dermatologic presentation suspicious for active pinta infection with inflammatory changes, the encounter is coded to reflect the acute cutaneous disease. Typical codes: A67.0
An adult patient with a history of previously treated pinta presents to dermatology for persistent widespread dyschromia and scarring causing cosmetic concern and chronic skin changes; there is no sign of active infection on exam. The visit documents sequelae and chronic residual skin manifestations from prior spirochetal infection, and a code indicating late or unspecified residual effects is assigned. Typical codes: A67.2, A67.9

Related Codes

A65-NONVENEREAL-SYPHILIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Nonvenereal Syphilis: Group Overview

A66-YAWS

ICD-10-CM Code For Yaws: Group Overview

A68-RELAPSING-FEVERS

ICD-10-CM Code For Relapsing Fevers: Group Overview

A69-OTHER-SPIROCHETAL-INFECTIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Spirochetal Infections: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM A67: Pinta [carate] Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM A67 group?

How does accurate coding within `A67` affect billing and claims?

Which DRGs are related to the A67 diagnosis group for billing purposes?

What clinical presentations are described for conditions in `ICD-10-CM A67`?

When should `A67.9` be used versus stage-specific codes in the A67 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM A67 group?

How does accurate coding within `A67` affect billing and claims?

Which DRGs are related to the A67 diagnosis group for billing purposes?

What clinical presentations are described for conditions in `ICD-10-CM A67`?

When should `A67.9` be used versus stage-specific codes in the A67 group?

References