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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Multi-Organ Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Multi-Organ Failure

A41.9
R65.21

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

Also Known as:
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
MODS
Multiple Organ System Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Multi-Organ Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Multi-Organ Failure

Use ICD-10 code A41.9 for sepsis, unspecified organism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis, unspecified organism

Billable Code
A41.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of systemic infection signs

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific organism if known.

Severe sepsis with septic shock

Billable Code
R65.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Septic shock

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of shock explicitly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.20

Severe sepsis without septic shock

Use to indicate severe sepsis leading to organ dysfunction.

J96.00

Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

Use to specify respiratory failure as part of multi-organ failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for multi-organ failure?

The ICD-10 code for multi-organ failure involves coding the underlying infection first, such as A41.9 for sepsis, followed by R65.2- for severe sepsis, and specific organ failure codes like J96.00 for respiratory failure.

How do you document multi-organ failure?

Document each organ failure separately, linking them to the underlying condition like sepsis, and include clinical indicators such as lab results and interventions.

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