Erysipelas (A46) ICD-10-CM
The A46 code range covers erysipelas with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- postpartum or puerperal erysipelas O86.89
Codes in the A46 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- A46 Erysipelas
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A46 range.
Erysipelas
An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.
About the A46 Code Range
Erysipelas is an acute skin infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria. It can cause pink-to-red areas that spread rapidly and feel warm to the touch.
A46 sits within the other bacterial diseases group.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A46 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A46 range classify?
The range classifies erysipelas. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
