A26.0

What This Code Means

Cutaneous erysipeloid is a skin infection caused by bacteria (usually from handling infected animals or contaminated materials) that causes red, swollen, painful areas on the skin, typically on the hands or fingers. It is a localized infection that primarily affects the outer layers of skin.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the infection is limited to the skin (cutaneous) and not systemic; if the infection has spread to other body systems, consider codes A26.8 or A26.9 for systemic erysipeloid
• •Document the anatomical location of the skin lesion when possible, as this may support medical necessity and help differentiate from other skin conditions