A41 ICD-10-CM Code: Other sepsis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A41Other sepsis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A41 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
- 3
Category A41
Other sepsis
- 4
Code A41
Other sepsis
Codes under A41
A41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
A41.0Sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureusA41.1Sepsis due to other specified staphylococcusA41.2Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcusA41.3Sepsis due to Hemophilus influenzaeA41.4Sepsis due to anaerobesA41.5Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organismsA41.8Other specified sepsisA41.9Sepsis, unspecified organismNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A41.
Code first
- , if applicable, postprocedural sepsis (T81.44-)
- sepsis due to central venous catheter (T80.211-)
- sepsis during labor (O75.3)
- sepsis following abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O03.37, O03.87, O04.87, O07.37, O08.82)
- sepsis following immunization (T88.0-)
- sepsis following infusion, transfusion or therapeutic injection (T80.22-, T80.29-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A41.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- bacteremia NOS (R78.81)
- neonatal (P36.-)
- puerperal sepsis (O85)
- streptococcal sepsis (A40.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- sepsis (due to) (in) actinomycotic (A42.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) anthrax (A22.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) candidal (B37.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) Erysipelothrix (A26.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) extraintestinal yersiniosis (A28.2)
- sepsis (due to) (in) gonococcal (A54.86)
- sepsis (due to) (in) herpesviral (B00.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) listerial (A32.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) melioidosis (A24.1)
- sepsis (due to) (in) meningococcal (A39.2-A39.4)
- sepsis (due to) (in) plague (A20.7)
- sepsis (due to) (in) tularemia (A21.7)
- toxic shock syndrome (A48.3)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A41 mean?
A41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other sepsis.”
Is A41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A41 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A41 located in ICD-10-CM?
A41 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A41, Other sepsis.
What coding notes are listed for A41?
No inclusion terms are listed for A41 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: , if applicable, postprocedural sepsis (T81.44-); sepsis due to central venous catheter (T80.211-); sepsis during labor (O75.3); sepsis following abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O03.37, O03.87, O04.87, O07.37, O08.82); sepsis following immunization (T88.0-); sepsis following infusion, transfusion or therapeutic injection (T80.22-, T80.29-). Excludes1 notes: bacteremia NOS (R78.81); neonatal (P36.-); puerperal sepsis (O85); streptococcal sepsis (A40.-). Excludes2 notes: sepsis (due to) (in) actinomycotic (A42.7); sepsis (due to) (in) anthrax (A22.7); sepsis (due to) (in) candidal (B37.7); sepsis (due to) (in) Erysipelothrix (A26.7); sepsis (due to) (in) extraintestinal yersiniosis (A28.2); sepsis (due to) (in) gonococcal (A54.86); sepsis (due to) (in) herpesviral (B00.7); sepsis (due to) (in) listerial (A32.7); sepsis (due to) (in) melioidosis (A24.1); sepsis (due to) (in) meningococcal (A39.2-A39.4); sepsis (due to) (in) plague (A20.7); sepsis (due to) (in) tularemia (A21.7); toxic shock syndrome (A48.3).