A40.3

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A40.3

Billable

Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

A40.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A40
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection . Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. What causes sepsis? Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections…

Read more about Sepsis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Pneumococcal sepsis

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A40.3?
A40.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A40.3 a billable code?
Yes — A40.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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