A419 - Sepsis (severe blood infection) where the specific bacteria or organism causing the infection has not been identified
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
Sepsis is a serious medical condition that occurs when your body has an overwhelming response to an infection. This code indicates that you have sepsis, but doctors haven't yet identified the specific bacteria, virus, or other organism causing the infection. Sepsis can develop from infections anywhere in your body - such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections - and can quickly become life-threatening if not treated promptly. The 'unspecified organism' means that while sepsis has been diagnosed based on your symptoms and test results, additional testing may be needed to identify exactly what is causing the infection so that the most targeted treatment can be provided.
Additional Information
Sepsis is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Early recognition and treatment significantly improve outcomes. This code may be updated once the specific organism is identified through culture results.
Category
Infectious Disease
Medical Specialty
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Blood tests showing signs of infection
- Clinical symptoms of sepsis
- Vital sign abnormalities
What to Expect After
- Continued antibiotic treatment
- Regular monitoring of vital signs
- Blood culture results review
- Possible ICU care
- Infection source identification and treatment
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