Salmonella sepsis
ICD-10 A02.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of salmonella sepsis.
A severe systemic infection caused by Salmonella bacteria, often resulting in bacteremia and requiring prompt medical intervention.
Detailed clinical history, laboratory results, and treatment response.
Patients presenting with fever, chills, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Consider underlying conditions such as immunocompromised states.
When a blood culture is performed to identify the causative organism.
Document the source of the culture and clinical indications.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests.
Common symptoms include fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, and gastrointestinal distress.
Diagnosis is typically made through blood cultures and clinical evaluation of symptoms.
