kumeena
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What is the code for Sepsis with Pneumonia & Sepsis due to Pneumonia?
How many codes I need ? 486 & 995.91 Is it correct?
Thank you
How many codes I need ? 486 & 995.91 Is it correct?
Thank you
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Wiki Sepsis DX code
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The correct way to code this is
038.9 (if a specific organism is not identified as causing the sepsis), 995.91, 486
The coding guidelines state that you first must code the underlying systemic infection (038.xx, 112.5, etc) followed by the Sepsis code, 995.91 or Severe Sepsis, 995.92, then the underlying localized infection (pneumonia, cellulitis, or UTI).
Cordelia, CCS, CPC
038.9 (if a specific organism is not identified as causing the sepsis), 995.91, 486
The coding guidelines state that you first must code the underlying systemic infection (038.xx, 112.5, etc) followed by the Sepsis code, 995.91 or Severe Sepsis, 995.92, then the underlying localized infection (pneumonia, cellulitis, or UTI).
Cordelia, CCS, CPC
kumeena
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Thankyou everyone
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Sepsis Coding
So sequencing must be like this?
038.9
995.91
486
Right?
Sunil CPC
So sequencing must be like this?
038.9
995.91
486
Right?
Sunil CPC
rvalente
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Yes 