Is A40 a billable code?
No. A40 is a header code that groups 5 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
A40: Streptococcal sepsis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
A40 groups related diagnoses under streptococcal sepsis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
A40 questions
What does A40 mean?
A40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Streptococcal sepsis. It is in chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.