ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Erysipelothrix sepsis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sepsis (generalized) (unspecified organism) › Erysipelothrix (rhusiopathiae) (erysipeloid)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Erysipelothrix sepsis
The ICD-10-CM code for Erysipelothrix sepsis is A26.7 (Erysipelothrix sepsis).
Within A26 (erysipeloid), A26.7 is specifically for Erysipelothrix sepsis. Related codes cover cutaneous erysipeloid (A26.0), other forms of erysipeloid (A26.8) and unspecified (A26.9).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 870 (Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with MV >96 Hours, relative weight 6.9408), DRG 871 (Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC, relative weight 1.932) and DRG 872 (Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC, relative weight 1.0066), in MDC 18 (Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Erysipelothrix sepsis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Erysipelothrix sepsis?
- A26.7 — Erysipelothrix sepsis.
Is A26.7 billable?
- Yes. A26.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can A26.7 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A26.7 as a principal diagnosis.
Is A26.7 a CC or MCC?
- A26.7 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.