A46 Erysipelas

Billable

Block: Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

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