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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 027.1

Erysipelothrix infection

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 027.1 can be accessed here.

  • An infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae that is almost wholly restricted to persons who in their occupation handle infected fish, shellfish, poultry, or meat. Three forms of this condition exist: a mild localized form manifested by local swelling and redness of the skin; a diffuse form that might present with fever; and a rare systemic form associated with endocarditis.
  • Infections with bacteria of the genus ERYSIPELOTHRIX.
  • 027.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 027.1 contains 8 index entries
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 027.* hierarchy

027.1 also known as:

  • Erysipeloid (of Rosenbach)
  • Infection by Erysipelothrix insidiosa [E. rhusiopathiae]
  • Septicemia by Erysipelothrix insidiosa [E. rhusiopathiae]

Index entries containing 027.1:

Eruption
  • skin (see also Dermatitis) 782.1
    • erysipeloid 027.1
Erysipelatoid (Rosenbach's) 027.1
Erysipeloid (Rosenbach's) 027.1
Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) 136.9
  • erysipeloid 027.1
  • Erysipelothrix (insidiosa) (rhusiopathiae) 027.1
Reaction
  • erysipeloid 027.1
Rosenbach's erysipelatoid or erysipeloid 027.1
Septicemia, septicemic (generalized) (suppurative) 038.9
  • Erysipelothrix (insidiosa) (rhusiopathiae) 027.1