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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Sepsis

ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Sepsis

A41.51

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

Also Known as:
Escherichia coli Sepsis
E. coli Bacteremia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Sepsis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Sepsis

Use ICD-10 code A41.51 for sepsis due to escherichia coli, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis due to Escherichia coli

Billable Code
A41.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive blood culture for E. coli
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of E. coli in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • E. coli bacteremia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies E. coli as the causative organism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.20

Severe sepsis

Use when there is evidence of organ dysfunction due to sepsis.

R65.21

Septic shock

Use when there is hypotension unresponsive to fluid resuscitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for E. coli sepsis?

The ICD-10 code for E. coli sepsis is A41.51. It is used when E. coli is confirmed as the causative organism for sepsis.

How should E. coli sepsis be documented?

E. coli sepsis should be documented by specifying the organism and linking it to clinical signs of sepsis, such as fever and positive blood cultures.

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