Sepsis syndrome question from ACDIS Quarterly call
Sepsis syndrome clarification
Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2012 Pages: 21-22 Effective with discharges: July 17, 2012
Question:
The provided listed "sepsis syndrome" in the final diagnostic statement. How should sepsis syndrome be coded? The only advice we have found on sepsis syndrome was a Coding Clinic reference from Second Quarter 2000 regarding septicemia, septic shock and sepsis syndrome. Is that advice still valid?
Answer:
No, the coding advice on sepsis has changed since that Coding Clinic reference was published. The term "sepsis syndrome" is poorly defined. Query the physician to determine the specific condition(s) the patient has.
(c) Copyright 1984-2013, American Hospital Association ("AHA"), Chicago, Illinois. Reproduced with permission. No portion of this publication may be copied without the express, written consent of AHA.
Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2012 Pages: 21-22 Effective with discharges: July 17, 2012
Question:
The provided listed "sepsis syndrome" in the final diagnostic statement. How should sepsis syndrome be coded? The only advice we have found on sepsis syndrome was a Coding Clinic reference from Second Quarter 2000 regarding septicemia, septic shock and sepsis syndrome. Is that advice still valid?
Answer:
No, the coding advice on sepsis has changed since that Coding Clinic reference was published. The term "sepsis syndrome" is poorly defined. Query the physician to determine the specific condition(s) the patient has.
(c) Copyright 1984-2013, American Hospital Association ("AHA"), Chicago, Illinois. Reproduced with permission. No portion of this publication may be copied without the express, written consent of AHA.
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