AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2003 Fourth Quarter; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Septic Shock
Correction/Clarification Notice: Coding of Septicemia, SIRS, Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock article can be found on pages 79-81 of this issue. Effective October 1, 2003, code 785.52, Septic Shock, has been created to uniquely report this condition. Prior to this, septic shock was coded to 785.59, Shock without mention of trauma, Other. Refer to the article on Coding of Septicemia, SIRS, Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock, pages 28-30, of this issue for further discussion of septic shock. 785 Symptoms involving cardiovascular system 785.5 Shock without mention of trauma New code 785.52 Septic shock Code first...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article reviews an update related to septic shock and places it in the broader context of septicemia, SIRS, severe sepsis, and shock coding. It is intended for coding professionals and others who need to understand the affected diagnosis categories, the timing of the update, and the related Coding Clinic references discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Septic shock coding has changed over time, and this article helps readers understand the reported update and its relationship to associated infection- and shock-related diagnoses. It is relevant for accurate diagnosis reporting, historical code usage, and interpretation of related guidance from Coding Clinic.
Article Sections
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Correction/Clarification Notice
A brief notice directing readers to related guidance elsewhere in the issue and identifying the scope of the clarification.
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Effective October 1, 2003 update
A discussion of the timing of a diagnosis code update and the surrounding shock-related classification context.
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Coding question and answer
A sample query about a patient with septic shock and septicemia, followed by the article’s reported coding response.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a septic shock coding update
- What broader diagnosis categories are discussed alongside septic shock
- How the article is organized around a correction notice, update note, and coding question
- Which published Coding Clinic references are mentioned as related background
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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