RE: Sepsis/SIRS order for coding[MARKETING]
Katy you are correct, however if Sepsis was not present on admission then it does not get coded as the PDX. Also, if Sepsis was present on admission for a few other situation, i.e. pregnant, HIV, etc... then is will be coded as secondary.
Debbie Wink, BS, CPC, CDS
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Clinical Quality Management
Phone: 573-458-7716
E-mail: dwink@pcrmc.com
Debbie Wink, BS, CPC, CDS
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Clinical Quality Management
Phone: 573-458-7716
E-mail: dwink@pcrmc.com