ICD-10-CM Code A46
Erysipelas
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.A46 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of erysipelas. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code A46 is used to code Erysipelas
Erysipelas (/ɛrᵻˈsɪpələs/; Greek ἐρυσίπελας— "red skin"; also known as "ignis sacer", "holy fire", and "St. Anthony's fire" in some countries) is an acute infection typically with a skin rash, usually on any of the legs and toes, face, arms, and fingers. It is an infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, usually caused by beta-hemolytic group A Streptococcus bacteria on scratches or otherwise infected areas. Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and is typically more raised and demarcated.
| Specialty: | Dermatology, Infectious Disease |
| MeSH Code: | D004886 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 35 |
Erysipelas of the face due to invasive Streptococcus
Coding Notes for A46 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Postpartum or puerperal erysipelas - instead, use code O86.89
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #602-603 - Cellulitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #602-603 - Cellulitis without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Erysipelas (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A46 - Erysipelas'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 035 was previously used, A46 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.