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 the current payload does not show a mapping under the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment models, and none under the ESRD, Part D RxHCC, or HHS-HCC models. Do not assign risk adjustment value from this page when no source-backed mapping is shown; verify the applicable model and payment year.

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.