A41.5

Non-billable

Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms

A41.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A41.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A41
Subcodes
6
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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A41.5?
A41.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A41.5 a billable code?
No — A41.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A41.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A41.5?
A41.5 has 6 more specific child codes, including A41.50, A41.51, A41.52.

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

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