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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for MSSA Bacteremia

ICD-10 Coding for MSSA Bacteremia

A41.01
R78.81
B95.61

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

Also Known as:
Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Staph aureus Bacteremia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for MSSA Bacteremia

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

Use ICD-10 code A41.01 for sepsis due to methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

Billable Code
A41.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of SIRS and positive MSSA blood cultures

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to MSSA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis criteria are met and documented.

Bacteremia

Billable Code
R78.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive blood cultures without systemic inflammatory response

Applicable To

  • • Presence of bacteria in the blood

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bacteremia without sepsis.

Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B95.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Laboratory confirmation of MSSA

Applicable To

  • • MSSA as causative organism

Important Notes

  • • Always pair with a primary condition code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.61

Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use as a secondary code to identify MSSA as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for MSSA bacteremia?

The ICD-10 code for MSSA bacteremia is A41.01 when sepsis is present, and R78.81 for bacteremia without sepsis, with B95.61 as a secondary code to specify MSSA.

How do you code MSSA bacteremia with sepsis?

Code A41.01 for sepsis due to MSSA, with B95.61 as a secondary code to specify MSSA as the causative organism.

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