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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Sepsis

ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Sepsis

A41.9
D70.1

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

Also Known as:
Febrile Neutropenia
Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia with Sepsis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Sepsis

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

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

  • • Neutrophil count ≤0.5 ×10⁹/L
  • • Temperature ≥38°C or <36°C
  • • Signs of systemic inflammatory response

Applicable To

  • • Septicemia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence A41.9 before neutropenia codes.

Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy

Billable Code
D70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recent chemotherapy within 21 days
  • • Neutrophil count ≤0.5 ×10⁹/L

Applicable To

  • • Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chemotherapy dates are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.20

Severe sepsis without septic shock

Use if severe sepsis with organ dysfunction is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is neutropenic sepsis coded in ICD-10?

Neutropenic sepsis is primarily coded with A41.9 for sepsis, followed by D70.1 for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia if applicable.

What documentation is required for neutropenic sepsis?

Document neutrophil count, temperature, and signs of systemic inflammatory response to support neutropenic sepsis coding.

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