AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Sepsis due to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A patient is admitted and diagnosed with sepsis due to a urinary tract infection (UTI). How is the sepsis coded in this case, A41.89, Other specified sepsis, or A41.9, Sepsis, unspecified organism? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding guidance article discusses how to approach sepsis documentation tied to a urinary tract infection and clarifies the relevant diagnosis coding context when an organism is not identified. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to interpret sepsis documentation consistently and understand the general basis for code selection in similar scenarios. The article also points readers to a related Coding Clinic reference for additional context.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate coding of sepsis depends on the documented clinical details, and missing organism information can affect diagnosis selection and data reporting. This guidance helps coders and auditors recognize the documentation issue at a high level and understand that related official references may be relevant.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames sepsis documentation associated with a urinary tract infection
- Why organism documentation matters in sepsis coding
- What type of official coding reference the article points to for additional context
- How the guidance fits within broader diagnosis coding review for sepsis cases
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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