2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A66.3Hyperkeratosis of yaws
ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A65-A69›A66
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
A66.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hyperkeratosis of yaws. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Parasitic, other specified and unspecified infections.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Hyperkeratosis of yaws
- Palmar hyperkeratosis of yaws
- Plantar hyperkeratosis of yaws
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Ghoul hand
- Hyperkeratosis, palmar or plantar (early) (late) due to yaws
- Worm-eaten soles
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Ghoul hand - A66.3
- Hyperkeratosis - See Also: Keratosis; - L85.9
- Worm-eaten soles - A66.3
- hyperkeratosis (early) (late) - A66.3
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Ghoul hand
- Hyperkeratosis
- due to yaws (early) (late) (palmar or plantar)
- Worm-eaten soles
- Yaws
- hyperkeratosis (early) (late)
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Yaws
a systemic non-venereal infection of the tropics caused by treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue.Treponema pallidum
the causative agent of venereal and non-venereal syphilis as well as yaws.Early Yaws
early yaws includes primary and secondary stages of yaws, endemic tropical treponemal nonvenereal infection: development of initial lesion at inoculation site followed by widespread dissemination of treponemes and generalized secondary granulomatous lesions that may relapse repeatedly.Late Yaws
late yaws is the tertiary, non-contagious stage of yaws, endemic tropical treponemal nonvenereal infection. late yaws is characterized by destructive and deforming lesions of the skin, bones, and joints.Yaws
an endemic, infectious, nonvenereal disease in humans that presents mainly in children younger than 15 years. the disease occurs primarily in warm, humid, tropical areas of africa, asia, south america, and oceania, among poor rural populations where conditions of overcrowding and poor sanitation prevail. infection with treponema pertenue, a subspecies of treponema pallidum, causes the disease.
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Convert A66.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About A66.3Overview
Is A66.3 (Yaws) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hyperkeratosis of yaws on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does A66.3 group to?
When hyperkeratosis of yaws is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of A66.3?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hyperkeratosis of yaws converts to ICD-9-CM 102.3 (hyperkeratosis of yaws). The mapping is a direct match.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
