A40.0
BillableSepsis due to streptococcus, group A
Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A
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
Related Codes(4)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
SNOMED CT
- Sepsis caused by Streptococcus group A449504009
- Sepsis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes449504009
- Severe sepsis with acute organ dysfunction caused by Group A streptococcus449504009
- Severe sepsis with acute organ dysfunction caused by Streptococcus pyogenes449504009
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction caused by Streptococcus127251000119102
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction due to Gram-positive coccus1092511000119101
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction due to Group A streptococcus1092531000119106
Clinical Terms
- Sepsis caused by Streptococcus group A
- Severe sepsis with acute organ dysfunction caused by Group A streptococcus
- Severe sepsis with acute organ dysfunction caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Sepsis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction caused by Streptococcus
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction due to Gram-positive coccus
- Septic shock co-occurrent with acute organ dysfunction due to Group A streptococcus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sepsis due to streptococcus, group a?
The ICD-10-CM code for sepsis due to streptococcus, group a is A40.0. The full clinical description is "Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A". A40.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A40.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A40.0 represents “Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A”. 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 A40.0 a billable code?
Yes, A40.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A40.0 in?
A40.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A40.0?
A40.0 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.
Are additional codes required with A40.0?
Yes, when using A40.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A40.0 map to?
A40.0 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 449504009, 127251000119102, 1092511000119101, 1092531000119106. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A40.0?
A40.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887082. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A40.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sepsis due to streptococcus, group a 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 A40.0?
A40.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B5Z (Staphylococcal or streptococcal diseases, unspecified).
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