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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis

ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis

A41.59
B96.1

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

Also Known as:
Klebsiella sepsis
Gram-negative sepsis due to Klebsiella
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis

Use ICD-10 code A41.59 for other gram-negative sepsis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other Gram-negative sepsis

Billable Code
A41.59
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive blood culture for Klebsiella pneumoniae
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links sepsis to Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Laboratory confirmation of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Applicable To

  • • Klebsiella pneumoniae as a causative organism

Important Notes

  • • Always use with a primary sepsis code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.1

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use alongside A41.59 to specify the organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis?

The ICD-10 code for Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis is A41.59, with B96.1 used to specify the organism.

How do you document Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis?

Document Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis by linking the organism to the sepsis diagnosis, confirmed by lab results.

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