A26.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other forms of erysipeloid

A26.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other forms of erysipeloid. Erysipeloid is a skin infection caused by bacteria, typically occurring on the hands or fingers, characterized by redness, swelling, and sometimes blistering. This code represents less common or atypical presentations of this infection beyond the typical finger/hand involvement. A26.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for certain infectious and parasitic diseases (a00-b99), within the section covering certain zoonotic bacterial diseases (a20-a28).

A26.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Verify the specific site of infection and whether it involves fingers, hands, or other body areas, as this may affect code selection and documentation clarity.