What is the correct code for pneumococcal sepsis?
- A40.0
- A40.1
- A40.3
- A40.8
A40.3 is the correct code for pneumococcal sepsis. A40.3: Index>sepsis>pneumococcal.
Sepsis: Condition typified by two or more systemic responses to infection; a specified pathogen.
What is the correct code for sepsis due to Enterococcus?
- A41.51
- A41.52
- A41.81
- A41.82
A41.81 is the correct code for sepsis due to Enterococcus. A41.81: Index>sepsis>Enterococcus.
Sepsis: Condition typified by two or more systemic responses to infection; a specified pathogen.
Brad Bradford was brought to the ER for fever and weakness. After work-up, it was determined that Brad had an infection, and he was admitted to the ICU. Lab results show sepsis due to MRSA. The physician treats the patient for sepsis due to MRSA. What is the correct code?
- A41.02
- A49.02
- Z16.20
- Z16.35
Sepsis due to MRSA is coded with A41.02. A41.02: Index>sepsis>Staphylococcus>aureus>methicillin resistant.
Sepsis: Condition typified by two or more systemic responses to infection; a specified pathogen.
Which of the following Z codes can only be used for a principal diagnosis?
- Z99.0
- Z99.1
- Z99.2
- Z99.12
Z00.00 is a first-listed diagnosis-only code.
Principal Diagnosis: The condition that is the primary, or main, reason for the encounter.
Which of the following Z codes can only be used for a principal diagnosis?
- Z30.40
- Z31.81
- Z34.90
- Z41.3
Z31.81 is a first-listed diagnosis-only code.
Principal Diagnosis: The condition that is the primary, or main, reason for the encounter.
Which of the following Z codes can only be used for a principal diagnosis?
- Z04.1
- Z04.2
- Z04.3
- All of these
Z38.61 is a first-listed diagnosis-only code.
Principal Diagnosis: The condition that is the primary, or main, reason for the encounter.
How many Z codes are permitted to be used only as first-listed diagnosis codes?
- 10
- 20
- 30
- 40
There are 20 Z codes that are permitted to be used only as first-listed diagnosis codes.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Which of the following Z codes can only be used for a principal diagnosis?
- Z75.9
- Z76.1
- Z79.891
- Z80.5
Z04.1, Z04.2, and Z04.3 are all first-listed diagnosis-only codes.