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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gram-Negative Rod Infections

ICD-10 Coding for Gram-Negative Rod Infections

A41.5
J15.6

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for gram-negative rod infections includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Gram-Negative Bacteremia
Gram-Negative Sepsis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gram-Negative Rod Infections

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gram-Negative Rod Infections

Use ICD-10 code A41.5 for sepsis due to other gram-negative organisms, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms

Non-Billable
A41.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed Gram-negative bacteremia
documentation:
  • • Physician documentation of sepsis due to Gram-negative bacteria

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to Gram-negative bacteria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure blood cultures are documented before coding.

Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria

Non-Billable
J15.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing infiltrates
  • • Sputum culture positive for Gram-negative bacteria

Applicable To

  • • Pneumonia due to Gram-negative bacteria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sputum culture results are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z16.24

Resistance to carbapenems

Use when cultures show resistance to carbapenem antibiotics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sepsis due to Gram-negative rods?

The ICD-10 code for sepsis due to Gram-negative rods is A41.5, used when sepsis is confirmed by blood culture.

How do you code pneumonia due to Gram-negative bacteria?

Use ICD-10 code J15.6 for pneumonia confirmed to be due to Gram-negative bacteria, based on culture results.

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