ICD-10 A46
Billable / SpecificErysipelas
About ICD-10-CM A46
ICD-10-CM code A46 represents Erysipelas. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block A46). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM A46 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with A46. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)
Medicare LCD Coverage for A46
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list A46 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing A46.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with A46
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert A46 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| A46 | 035 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To A46
Other codes in section A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
ICD-10 A46, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code A46 billable? +
Yes, A46 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for A46? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with A46): postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)
What ICD-9 codes does A46 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, A46 maps to ICD-9 codes: 035. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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