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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for MRSA Sepsis

ICD-10 Coding for MRSA Sepsis

A41.02
T81.44XA

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

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Positive blood cultures for MRSA
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'sepsis due to MRSA'

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to MRSA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies MRSA as the causative organism.

Sepsis following a procedure, initial encounter

Billable Code
T81.44XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sepsis developing after a procedure
documentation:
  • • Linkage to the procedure in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Post-procedural sepsis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the procedure is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.21

Severe sepsis with septic shock

Use when the patient has severe sepsis with septic shock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for MRSA sepsis?

The ICD-10 code for MRSA sepsis is A41.02, used when MRSA is confirmed as the causative organism.

How do you code sepsis due to MRSA?

Code A41.02 is used for sepsis due to MRSA, with additional codes for organ dysfunction if present.

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