ICD-10 Code A41.1 – Sepsis due to other specified staphylococcus (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A41.1 – Sepsis due to other specified staphylococcus
What it is
This code identifies sepsis caused by a staphylococcal species other than the common specified organisms. Use it when documentation names a qualifying staphylococcus as the source of the bloodstream infection.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Sepsis may present with systemic infection signs and organ dysfunction, and the record should link the condition to the specified staphylococcal organism.
When to use this code
Use A41.1 when the provider documents sepsis due to a named staphylococcus that fits “other specified staphylococcus.” It is appropriate when the organism is identified and the diagnosis clearly states sepsis. If the record only says staphylococcal infection without sepsis, check documentation before coding this diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for sepsis caused by unspecified bacteria or when the organism is not documented. It is also wrong for localized staphylococcal infection without sepsis.
Coding tip
Always verify both the sepsis diagnosis and the specific staphylococcal source in the provider note before assigning A41.1.