A26.8
BillableOther forms of erysipeloid
Other forms of erysipeloid
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Infection caused by Erysipelothrix insidiosa266005008
- Infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae266005008
- Polyarthritis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae410020008
- Endocarditis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae720989003
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae endocarditis720989003
- Infective polyarthritis caused by bacteria116431000119103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A26.8?
ICD-10-CM code A26.8 represents "Other forms of erysipeloid". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A26.8 a billable code?
Yes, A26.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A26.8 in?
A26.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A26.8?
A26.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A26.8?
Yes, when using A26.8 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A26.8 map to?
A26.8 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 720989003, 266005008, 116431000119103, 410020008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A26.8?
A26.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348116. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.