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 erysipelas (O86.89)
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A46?
ICD-10-CM code A46 represents "Erysipelas". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.
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