midnightsun1369
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Hello All, (icd 10 code help)
Pt has sepsis due to E. Coli, (A41.51 sepsis due to E. Coli)
no organ dysfunction/or wording of severe sepsis documented.
Is this the only code that would be listed? since it specifically states it is sepsis with the organism?
I have read the guidelines and I am still a little confused. What I am understanding is that the only time more than one code would be needed is if pt had septic shock/severe sepsis.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Pt has sepsis due to E. Coli, (A41.51 sepsis due to E. Coli)
no organ dysfunction/or wording of severe sepsis documented.
Is this the only code that would be listed? since it specifically states it is sepsis with the organism?
I have read the guidelines and I am still a little confused. What I am understanding is that the only time more than one code would be needed is if pt had septic shock/severe sepsis.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.