A41.0
Non-billableSepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus
A41.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A41.01 for billing.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- VancomycinGlycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- TobramycinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Gentamicin›
- AztreonamMonobactam Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefazolin›
- Colistin›
- DaptomycinLipopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Lincomycin›
- AmikacinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefoxitin›
- Ceftazidime›
- Nafcillin›
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
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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