ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A40.3
Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A40.3
Inclusion Terms
Pneumococcal sepsis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A40.3 (Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae)
ICD-10-CM code A40.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A40.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A40.3 - Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae.