Erysipelas A46

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Erysipelas" is "A46". A46 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

  • A46 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM A46 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A46 - other international versions of ICD-10 A46 may differ.
Type 1 Excludes:
  • postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)

Codes: = Billable

  • A46 Erysipelas

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.