ICD-10 Code A52.11 | Tabes dorsalis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include sensory ataxia, lightning-like pains, urinary incontinence, and diminished reflexes. Patients may also experience difficulty walking and balance issues due to loss of proprioception.

Treatment typically involves antibiotic therapy with benzathine penicillin G to address the underlying syphilis infection, along with supportive care such as physical therapy and pain management.

Tabes dorsalis itself is not contagious; however, it is a complication of syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection. Safe sexual practices are essential to prevent transmission.

ICD-10 Code A52.11 should be used when documenting a diagnosis of Tabes dorsalis in patients with a history of syphilis presenting with neurological symptoms.