A41.51
BillableSepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
A41.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHE. coli is the name of a type of bacteria that lives in your intestines. Most types of E. coli are harmless. However, some types can make you sick and cause diarrhea . One type causes travelers' diarrhea. The worst type of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, and can sometimes cause kidney failure and even death. These problems are most likely to occur in children and in adults with weak immune systems. You can get E.…
Read more about E. coli Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Clindamycin›
- VancomycinGlycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- TobramycinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Gentamicin›
- AztreonamMonobactam Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefazolin›
- Colistin›
- DaptomycinLipopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Lincomycin›
- AmikacinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefoxitin›
- Ceftazidime›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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