Sepsis Chatter – The New ICD-10 CM Code: Z51.A Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare

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Susan VonBosse

RN Quality Consultant

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.