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
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
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
Clinical Terms
- Polyarthritis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
- Infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae endocarditis
- Infective polyarthritis caused by bacteria
- Endocarditis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
- Infection caused by Erysipelothrix insidiosa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other forms of erysipeloid?
The ICD-10-CM code for other forms of erysipeloid is A26.8. The full clinical description is "Other forms of erysipeloid". A26.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A26.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A26.8 represents “Other forms of erysipeloid”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does A26.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other forms of erysipeloid 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 A26.8?
A26.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B96 (Erysipeloid).
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