2018 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A26

Erysipeloid

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Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

A26 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
The 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM A26 became effective on October 1, 2017.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A26 - other international versions of ICD-10 A26 may differ.

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Clinical Information

An infection caused by erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae that is almost wholly restricted to persons who in their occupation handle infected fish, shellfish, poultry, or meat. Three forms of this condition exist: a mild localized form manifested by local swelling and redness of the skin; a diffuse form that might present with fever; and a rare systemic form associated with endocarditis.

Code History

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To A26

A24 Glanders and melioidosis

A24.0 Glanders

A24.1 Acute and fulminating melioidosis

A24.2 Subacute and chronic melioidosis

A24.3 Other melioidosis

A24.9 Melioidosis, unspecified

A25 Rat-bite fevers

A25.0 Spirillosis

A25.1 Streptobacillosis

A25.9 Rat-bite fever, unspecified

A26 Erysipeloid

A26.0 Cutaneous erysipeloid

A26.7 Erysipelothrix sepsis

A26.8 Other forms of erysipeloid

A26.9 Erysipeloid, unspecified

A27 Leptospirosis

A27.0 Leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica

A27.8 Other forms of leptospirosis

A27.81 Aseptic meningitis in leptospirosis

A27.89 Other forms of leptospirosis

A27.9 Leptospirosis, unspecified

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