A40.8
BillableOther streptococcal sepsis
Other streptococcal sepsis
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(3)
Clinical Terms
- Sepsis caused by Streptococcus suis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other streptococcal sepsis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other streptococcal sepsis is A40.8. The full clinical description is "Other streptococcal sepsis". A40.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A40.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A40.8 represents “Other streptococcal sepsis”. 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 A40.8 a billable code?
Yes, A40.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A40.8 in?
A40.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A40.8?
A40.8 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 A40.8?
Yes, when using A40.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A40.8 map to?
A40.8 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 448422001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A40.8?
A40.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A40.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other 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 A40.8?
A40.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G40 (Sepsis without septic shock).
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