Is A49.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. A49.1 (Streptococcal infection, unspecified site) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

A49.1 ✓ Billable

Streptococcal infection, unspecified site

Q: What is ICD-10 code A49.1?

ICD-10-CM code A49.1 stands for "Streptococcal infection, unspecified site". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

A49.1

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A49.1?

ICD-10-CM code A49.1 represents Streptococcal infection, unspecified site. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is A49.1 billable?

Yes. A49.1 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is A49.1 in?

A49.1 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the A49 category

A49 Bacterial infection of unspecified site Non-billable A49.0 Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site Non-billable A49.2 Hemophilus influenzae infection, unspecified site Billable A49.3 Mycoplasma infection, unspecified site Billable A49.8 Other bacterial infections of unspecified site Billable A49.9 Bacterial infection, unspecified Billable A49.01 Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site Billable A49.02 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site Billable

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