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ICD-10-CM Codes A00-B99 A30-A49 A41 A41.9
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2025 Sepsis Syndrome ICD 10 Code A41.9

Effective Date: 10/01/2015 To 09/30/2025

Sepsis, unspecified organism

CMS-HCC-V24 CMS-HCC-V28 RxHCC Age Gender Maternity Acute or Chronic MCC
2 2 -- -- -- -- Acute Yes
Applicable To for A41.9:

  • Septicemia NOS

Back-references to A41.9
  • Disorder(of) see also Disease
    • tubulo-interstitial(in)
      • sepsis A41.9
    • Glomerulonephritis see also Nephritis N05.9
      • in(due to)
        • sepsis A41.9
      • Pyelonephritis see also Nephritis, tubulo-interstitial
        • in(due to)
          • sepsis A41.9
        • Sepsis(generalized) (unspecified organism) A41.9
          • cryptogenic A41.9
            • gangrenous A41.9
            • Septicemia A41.9
              • Related Medications for A41.9

              • amikacin, aztreonam, cefotaxime, cefotetan, cefoxitin, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, cilastatin, immunoglobulin g, imipenem, mafenide, metronidazole, nafcillin, nitrofural, oxacillin, benzylpenicillin, penicillin v, piperacillin, polymyxin b, ticarcillin, tobramycin, cefepime, daptomycin, ertapenem, tigecycline, gentamicin

              Chapter, Section and Diagnosis Prefix for A41.9
                A00-B99 :

                Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

                A30-A49 :

                Other bacterial diseases

                A41 :

                Other sepsis

              What is Sepsis?

              Sepsis ICD 10 (A41.9), also known as Septicemia ICD 10, causes a severe response to infection, where the immune system attacks the body, triggers inflammation, forms blood clots in organs, and potentially leads to organ failure (lungs, kidneys, liver, and other organs). Sepsis Syndrome ICD10 also causes a dangerous drop in blood pressure called “septic shock”.

              Why is Sepsis Syndrome ICD 10 Happening?

              Sepsis Syndrome ICD 10 (Code: A41.9) can result from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, including lung infections, urinary system (kidney bladder and urinary tract), digestive system, bloodstream, wounds, or catheter sites.

              Treatment Options for Sepsis ICD 10

              • Medications:

                Antibiotics, Fluids added to veins, Vasopressors

              • Surgery:

                To remove infection sources, infected tissues, or dead tissues

              • Support Care:

                Oxygen support, machine to breathe, dialysis for kidney failure

              Coding Suggestion for Sepsis unspecified ICD 10 Code A41.9:

              The primary ICD 10 code should report the causes (during labour, following surgery, etc.) in which the infection was acquired. It should be codable during hospital stays and when currently under treatment.

              Diagnostics for Septicemia ICD 10:

              • Blood Tests:

                • Evidence of infection
                • Blood-clotting problems
                • Abnormal liver or kidney function
                • Lower oxygen levels in the body

              • Imaging Tests:

                • X-ray
                • Ultrasound
                • CT Scan
                • MRI

              Symptoms for Sepsis ICD 10

              Sepsis occurs when critically low blood pressure and insufficient blood flow impact vital organs, causing symptoms like high fever, chills, rapid breathing, and mental confusion. You may also experience low body temperature, reduced urine output, fast heart rate, nausea, diarrhoea, severe pain, skin rashes, slurred speech, and unconsciousness. The skin, lips, or tongue might appear blue, grey, pale, or blotchy. In severe cases, septic shock can cause an inability to stand, extreme drowsiness, and severe mental confusion.