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

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

How do you code a UTI caused by E. coli?

For a UTI caused by E. coli, use N39.0 as the primary code and B96.20 as the ancillary code to specify E. coli.

ICD-10 Coding for Escherichia coli(A41.51, A41.5, A41.9)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for Escherichia coli infections, including sepsis and UTIs. Find specific codes, documentation requirements, and coding tips.

Also known as:

E. coliE.coli infectionE.coli bacteremia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Escherichia coli

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 caused by E. coli.	Positive blood culture for E. coli Presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
B96.20	Unspecified Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere	Use when E. coli is identified but specific strain is not documented.	Laboratory confirmation of E. coli

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

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [STEC] 7O15

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Escherichia coli.

Failure to document the specific strain of E. coli

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment choices., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 specificity requirements., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Ensure lab results are reviewed and documented., Use specific codes when strain is identified.

Using unspecified codes when specific strains are known

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines for specificity., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure laboratory results specify the strain and use the appropriate code.

Sepsis coding

Impact

Risk of incorrect sequencing and organism specification.

Mitigation

Regular training on coding guidelines and review of documentation practices.

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 Escherichia coli(A41.51, A41.5, A41.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code a UTI caused by E. coli?

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