A46
BillableErysipelas
A46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Erysipelas. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A46?
- A46 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Erysipelas". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A46 a billable code?
- Yes — A46 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from A46?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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