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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Methicillin infection

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) › methicillin”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Methicillin infection

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for methicillin infection; the code depends on the details below.

More specific Methicillin infection codes (official index)

  • resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) A49.02 — Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
  • susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) A49.01 — Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

Common questions about Methicillin infection ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for resistant staphylococcus aureus methicillin infection?

A49.02 — Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site.

What is the ICD-10 code for susceptible staphylococcus aureus methicillin infection?

A49.01 — Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site.