A49.01
BillableMethicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
A49.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are Staphylococcal (staph) infections? Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus causes most infections. Staph bacteria can cause many different types of infections, including: Skin infections , which are the most common types of staph infections. Bacteremia, an infection of the bloodstream. This can lead to sepsis , a very serious immune…
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Includes
- •Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infection
- •Staphylococcus aureus infection NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Clindamycin›
- DoxycyclineTetracycline-class Drug [EPC]›
- MetronidazoleNitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- penicillin G›
- Colistin›
- IndiumRadioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]›
- LinezolidOxazolidinone Antibacterial [EPC]›
- AmikacinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Dicloxacillin›
- polymyxin B›
- SulfadiazineSulfonamide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Metronidazole OralNitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]›
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
- What is ICD-10 code A49.01?
- A49.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A49.01 a billable code?
- Yes — A49.01 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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