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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for MRSA Bacteremia

ICD-10 Coding for MRSA Bacteremia

A41.02
R78.81
A49.02

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

Also Known as:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
MRSA bloodstream infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for MRSA Bacteremia

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

Use ICD-10 code A41.02 for sepsis due to methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Billable Code
A41.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of SIRS criteria with positive MRSA blood cultures

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to MRSA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis criteria are documented.

Bacteremia

Billable Code
R78.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive blood cultures for bacteria

Applicable To

  • • Presence of bacteria in the blood

Important Notes

  • • Cannot be used as a principal diagnosis.

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

Billable Code
A49.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive MRSA culture without specified site

Applicable To

  • • MRSA infection without specified site

Important Notes

  • • Use when the site of MRSA infection is not specified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.62

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify MRSA as the causative organism when R78.81 is used.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for MRSA bacteremia?

The ICD-10 code for MRSA bacteremia with sepsis is A41.02. For bacteremia without sepsis, use A49.02 with R78.81 and B95.62.

How do you code MRSA bacteremia without sepsis?

For MRSA bacteremia without sepsis, use A49.02 as the principal diagnosis, with R78.81 and B95.62 as secondary codes.

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