ICD-10 Code A66.9 | Yaws, unspecified Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms of Yaws include painless skin lesions, bone pain, and systemic symptoms like fever. Lesions typically appear on the arms and legs and can lead to significant morbidity if untreated.

Yaws is primarily transmitted through direct skin contact with an infected person, particularly in areas where the disease is endemic. It is not spread through sexual contact.

The primary treatment for Yaws is Benzathine penicillin G, administered as a single intramuscular injection. Alternative antibiotics may be used for those allergic to penicillin.

Hospitalization is generally not required for Yaws unless there are severe complications or co-existing conditions that necessitate inpatient care.