A46
BillableErysipelas
Erysipelas
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
- •postpartum or puerperal erysipelasO86.89
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
SNOMED CT
- Erysipelas44653001
- Patch of erysipelas44653001
- Chronic recurrent streptococcal erysipelas61624008
- Elephantiasis nostras61624008
- Erysipelas - otitis externa194202008
- Infective otitis externa due to erysipelas194202008
- Erysipelas of face240425002
- Facial erysipelas240425002
- Recurrent erysipelas402924002
- Erysipelas of lower limb402925001
- Recurrent bacterial infection428875002
- Recurrent cellulitis698567002
- Recurrent infection of skin736979001
- Recurrent skin infection736979001
- Bilateral erysipelas of lower limbs15936661000119103
- Erysipelas of bilateral lower limbs15936661000119103
- Erysipelas of both lower limbs15936661000119103
- Erysipelas of left lower limb15936741000119107
- Erysipelas of right lower limb15936701000119105
Clinical Terms
- Elephantiasis nostras
- Erysipelas of face
- Recurrent infection of skin
- Infective otitis externa due to erysipelas
- Erysipelas - otitis externa
- Erysipelas (disorder)
- Patch of erysipelas
- Recurrent cellulitis
- Bilateral erysipelas of lower limbs
- Facial erysipelas
- Erysipelas of both lower limbs
- Erysipelas of right lower limb
- Recurrent bacterial infection
- Erysipelas of bilateral lower limbs
- Recurrent erysipelas
- Erysipelas of left lower limb
- Recurrent skin infection
- Erysipelas of lower limb
- Chronic recurrent streptococcal erysipelas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for erysipelas?
The ICD-10-CM code for erysipelas is A46. The full clinical description is "Erysipelas". A46 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A46 represents “Erysipelas”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A46 a billable code?
Yes, A46 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A46 in?
A46 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A46?
A46 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89).
Are additional codes required with A46?
Yes, when using A46, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A46 map to?
A46 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 15936661000119103, 61624008, 44653001, 194202008, 240425002, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A46?
A46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0014733. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A46 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like erysipelas 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 A46?
A46 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B70.0Z (Erysipelas, unspecified).
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