ICD-10-CM · Chapter 1 · A00-B99
A46 Erysipelas
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- postpartum or puerperal erysipelas (O86.89)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.
No additional specificity is required — submit A46 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.
Last reviewed: September 2026