Combine coding guidelines, clinical definitions to correctly code sepsis in ICD-9-CM
Strategies for Health Care Compliance, February 1, 2015
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Coding for sepsis requires a strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines, as well as complete and accurate documentation. That's not a surprise to any coding professional. They need those two elements to successfully code any medical record.
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