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Wiki Severe Sepsis with Septic Shock

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Mindy Davis

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If severe sepsis with septic shock is documented as the dx in the disposition but no underlying infection or acute organ dysfunction is noted (because cultures aren't back) how would I need to code this chart. Is there a code for unknown infection?


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038.9 Unspecified septicemia
I believe this is stated in the guidelines also ICD9 page 6
A41.9 Sepsis, unspecified organism ICD10 (used after date of service 10-1-15) stated in guidelines page 6 & 7. ALWAYS read the guidelines!!
happy coding!
 
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