Welcome to the December 2024 Edition of Sepsis Chatter!
Our newest video presentation is titled The New ICD-10 CM Code: Z51.A Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare.
This presentation begins with a general overview of ICD-10 CM codes. This is followed by an introduction to the new Sepsis specific aftercare ICD-10 CM code Z51. A Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare. Further discussion will include:
- Defining the ICD-10 CM Code Z51.A
- Describing the rationale behind creating a new ICD-10 CM Code specific to sepsis aftercare
- Identifying patient care settings where this new code will facilitate communication
- Providing rationale for sepsis specific patient discharge education
- Stating the benefit of this new code in relation to future research
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This ICD-10 CM code information is based on: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2025 — UPDATED October 1, 2024 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025) *Please refer to the Guidelines that correspond with the timeframe that is being reviewed.
