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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Bacteremia

ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Bacteremia

A41.58
R78.81
B96.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for klebsiella bacteremia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia
Klebsiella bloodstream infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Bacteremia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Bacteremia

Use ICD-10 code A41.58 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
A41.58
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Blood cultures positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • • Signs of systemic inflammation (e.g., fever, leukocytosis)
  • • Presence of organ dysfunction

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies sepsis due to Klebsiella.

Bacteremia

Billable Code
R78.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.1

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify Klebsiella as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Klebsiella bacteremia?

The ICD-10 code for Klebsiella bacteremia without sepsis is R78.81, with B96.1 as an additional code to specify the organism.

How is Klebsiella sepsis coded?

Klebsiella sepsis is coded as A41.58, with B96.1 to specify Klebsiella as the causative organism.

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  • • Blood cultures positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • • Absence of systemic inflammatory response
  • Applicable To

    • • Transient bacteremia

    Important Notes

    • • Do not use with sepsis codes due to Excludes1 note.

    Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Billable Code
    B96.1
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

    • • Laboratory confirmation of Klebsiella pneumoniae

    Applicable To

    • • Klebsiella as causative organism

    Important Notes

    • • Always used in conjunction with primary codes.