I've been searching my icd-9 book for a diagnosis code for gram positive cocci sepsis with no luck? Has anyone come across this dx lately?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Wiki Gram Positive Cocci Sepsis
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MnTwins29
True Blue
Type??
I have seen it, accompanied by cultures or other documentation as to which type of "cocci" - Streptococcal, staphococcal, or pneumococcal. Barring that, I would use 038.8, other specified septicemia.
I have seen it, accompanied by cultures or other documentation as to which type of "cocci" - Streptococcal, staphococcal, or pneumococcal. Barring that, I would use 038.8, other specified septicemia.
Thanks Lance-
That is the code I defaulted to yesterday. Unfortunately there was no documention as to the type of cocci. I searched high and low in lab results etc and nothing.
I thank you for your response.
By the way... are you heading to The National Conference in April? I'd love to meet you.
Have a good one
MnTwins29
True Blue
No, not heading there....
Actually, that week I will be closer to home - at a one-day conference in NYC.
Although....we are planning a trip to Gettysburgh for the 150th anniversary of the battle (DW and I are Civil War buffs) and that might be an opportunity to meet.
Actually, that week I will be closer to home - at a one-day conference in NYC.
Although....we are planning a trip to Gettysburgh for the 150th anniversary of the battle (DW and I are Civil War buffs) and that might be an opportunity to meet.
Lance-
Let me know when you're heading my way. Gettysburg is about 20 minutes away.
Thanks,