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

The ICD-10 code for sepsis due to E. coli is A41.51, which should be used when blood cultures confirm E. coli as the causative organism.

How do you code an E. coli UTI?

For an E. coli UTI, use the primary code N39.0 for UTI and B96.20 as a secondary code to specify E. coli as the causative organism.

ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Infection(A41.51, A04.0, A04.7)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for E. coli infections, including sepsis and UTIs, with clinical validation and documentation tips.

Also known as:

Escherichia coli infectionE. coli sepsisE. coli UTI

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to E. coli Infection

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
A41.51	Sepsis due to Escherichia coli	Use when sepsis is confirmed to be due to E. coli.	Blood cultures positive for E. coli Clinical signs of sepsis (e.g. fever tachycardia)
A04.0	Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection	Use for gastrointestinal infections confirmed to be caused by enteropathogenic E. coli.	Stool culture or PCR confirming enteropathogenic E. coli
B96.20	Unspecified Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere	Use as a secondary code to specify E. coli as the causative organism in infections coded elsewhere.	Culture results indicating E. coli as the causative organism

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

A41.51Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Sepsis, unspecified organismA41.9

Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficileA04.7

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting E. coli Infection.

Using unspecified sepsis code when organism is known.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to less specific clinical data., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding specificity requirements., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Query provider for organism specificity., Review lab results for organism identification.

Coding E. coli without specifying the infection site.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data reporting.

Mitigation

Always document and code the specific site of infection.

Sepsis coding

Impact

Risk of using unspecified codes when organism is documented.

Mitigation

Regular audits of sepsis documentation and coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with A41.51.

Primary Code

A41.51

Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

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ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Infection(A41.51, A04.0, A04.7)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code an E. coli UTI?

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