ICD-10-CM A41 is the diagnosis code for Other sepsis. This code falls under the section "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A41. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in A41. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where A41 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A41 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A41 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other sepsis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A41 is located in Section A30-A49 â "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A41 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A41.0, A41.1, A41.2, A41.3, A41.4 and more.
Use A41 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other sepsis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other sepsis is A41.
No, A41 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A41 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A41 include: bacteremia NOS (R78.81); neonatal (P36.-); puerperal sepsis (O85) and more.
Yes, A41 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.