HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2020 Issue 23 (June)
Q&A: Sequencing for sepsis and COVID-19
June 23rd, 2020
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Article Overview
This article addresses a focused ICD-10-CM sequencing question involving sepsis and COVID-19 during an admission. It explains the general circumstances under which one diagnosis may be sequenced before the other and references CDC sepsis sequencing guidance, making it relevant for inpatient coding staff, CDI professionals, and auditors reviewing complex infectious disease cases.
Why This Topic Matters
When sepsis and COVID-19 appear together in a chart, sequencing can affect code assignment and the reported principal diagnosis. This Q&A helps coders understand the topic area and identify when the full article may be needed for scenario-specific guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames sequencing considerations when sepsis and COVID-19 are both present
- That the discussion is based on admission circumstances and documentation context
- That CDC sepsis sequencing guidance is referenced in the explanation
- What kinds of coding scenarios the Q&A is intended to clarify
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding educators
- CDI specialists
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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