A40
Non-billableStreptococcal sepsis
Streptococcal sepsis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •neonatalP36.0-P36.1
- •puerperal sepsisO85
- •sepsis due to Streptococcus, group DA41.81
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- •, if applicable, postprocedural sepsisT81.44
- •sepsis due to central venous catheterT80.211
- •streptococcal sepsis during laborO75.3
- •streptococcal sepsis following abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy, , , ,O03.37, O03.87, O04.87, O07.37, O08.82
- •streptococcal sepsis following immunizationT88.0
- •streptococcal sepsis following infusion, transfusion or therapeutic injection,T80.22, T80.29
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (5)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- Septicaemia streptococcalC0152964
- Septicemia streptococcalC0152964
- Streptococcal bacteraemiaC0152964
- Streptococcal bacteremiaC0152964
- Streptococcal sepsisC0152964
- Streptococcal sepsis, unspecifiedC0152964
- Streptococcal septicaemiaC0152964
- Streptococcal septicemiaC0152964
- septicemia streptococcalC0152964
- strep bacteremiaC0152964
- streptococcal bacteremiaC0152964
- streptococcal sepsisC0152964
- streptococcal septicaemiaC0152964
- streptococcal septicemiaC0152964
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for streptococcal sepsis?
The ICD-10-CM code for streptococcal sepsis is A40. The full clinical description is "Streptococcal sepsis". A40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A40 represents “Streptococcal sepsis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A40 a billable code?
No, A40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under A40.
What chapter is A40 in?
A40 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A40?
A40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; neonatal (P36.0-P36.1); puerperal sepsis (O85); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under A40?
A40 has 5 child codes, including: A40.0 (Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A), A40.1 (Sepsis due to streptococcus, group B), A40.3 (Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae), A40.8 (Other streptococcal sepsis), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A40?
Yes, when using A40, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A40?
A40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152964. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A40 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like streptococcal sepsis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A40?
A40 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G40 (Sepsis without septic shock).
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