A41.5
Non-billableSepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms
Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •bacteremia NOSR78.81
- •neonatalP36
- •puerperal sepsisO85
- •streptococcal sepsisA40
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •sepsis (due to) (in) actinomycoticA42.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) anthraxA22.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) candidalB37.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) ErysipelothrixA26.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) extraintestinal yersiniosisA28.2
- •sepsis (due to) (in) gonococcalA54.86
- •sepsis (due to) (in) herpesviralB00.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) listerialA32.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) melioidosisA24.1
- •sepsis (due to) (in) meningococcalA39.2-A39.4
- •sepsis (due to) (in) plagueA20.7
- •sepsis (due to) (in) tularemiaA21.7
- •toxic shock syndromeA48.3
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- •, if applicable, postprocedural sepsisT81.44
- •sepsis due to central venous catheterT80.211
- •sepsis during laborO75.3
- •sepsis following abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy, , , ,O03.37, O03.87, O04.87, O07.37, O08.82
- •sepsis following immunizationT88.0
- •sepsis following infusion, transfusion or therapeutic injection,T80.22, T80.29
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(7)
A41.0Sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus
A41.1Sepsis due to other specified staphylococcus
A41.2Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus
A41.3Sepsis due to Hemophilus influenzae
A41.4Sepsis due to anaerobes
A41.8Other specified sepsis
A41.9Sepsis, unspecified organism
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sepsis due to other gram-negative organisms?
The ICD-10-CM code for sepsis due to other gram-negative organisms is A41.5. The full clinical description is "Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms". A41.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A41.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A41.5 represents “Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A41.5 a billable code?
No, A41.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under A41.5.
What chapter is A41.5 in?
A41.5 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A41.5?
A41.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; bacteremia NOS (R78.81); neonatal (P36.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under A41.5?
A41.5 has 6 child codes, including: A41.50 (Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified), A41.51 (Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]), A41.52 (Sepsis due to Pseudomonas), A41.53 (Sepsis due to Serratia), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with A41.5?
Yes, when using A41.5, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A41.5?
A41.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887093. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A41.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sepsis due to other gram-negative organisms affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A41.5?
A41.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C41 (Bacterial infection of unspecified site).
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