In simple words: This code indicates a less common type of erysipeloid, a skin infection you can get from handling infected animals like fish, birds, or shellfish, or their raw meat.It causes a red or purplish rash, often on the hands, that can be itchy, burn, or swell. It rarely spreads to other parts of the body.

This code represents a diagnosis of erysipeloid, a skin infection caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, that is not otherwise specified in the ICD-10-CM classification.Erysipeloid is typically acquired through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The infection presents as a localized skin rash, often purplish-red, with symptoms like itching, burning, and swelling. In rare cases, it can spread to other organs.

Example 1: A butcher develops a purplish-red, swollen rash on his hand after handling raw meat. The rash is diagnosed as erysipeloid and treated with antibiotics., A fisherman gets a small cut on his finger while cleaning fish. The cut becomes infected, developing into a painful, reddish lesion characteristic of erysipeloid. , A veterinarian who was bitten by a dog develops a localized skin infection consistent with erysipeloid. Cultures confirm the diagnosis.

Documentation should include details of the patient's occupation and any recent contact with animals, a description of the skin lesion (location, appearance, associated symptoms), and results of laboratory tests confirming the diagnosis of erysipeloid.