A46 ICD-10-CM Code: Erysipelas
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A46Erysipelas
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A46 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
- 3
Category A46
Erysipelas
- 4
Code A46
Erysipelas
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A46.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A46.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A46.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A46.
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 A46 mean?
A46 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Erysipelas.”
Is A46 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A46 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A46 located in ICD-10-CM?
A46 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A46, Erysipelas.
What coding notes are listed for A46?
No inclusion terms are listed for A46 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89). No Excludes2 note is listed.