A26.7 vs A41
A26.7 (Erysipelothrix sepsis) compared with A41 (Other sepsis), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. A41 carries an Excludes2 note covering A26.7: “sepsis (due to) (in) Erysipelothrix (A26.7)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| A26.7Erysipelothrix sepsis | A41Other sepsis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) |
| Definition | Erysipelothrix sepsis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (A26.7). | Other sepsis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (A41). |
| Code first | — | , if applicable, postprocedural sepsis (T81.44-) sepsis due to central venous catheter (T80.211-) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources