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2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 038
Septicemia
037
038.0
There are
7 ICD-9-CM codes
below 038 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Newer versions of 038:
2010
Diagnosis Definition(s)
systemic disease associated with presence and persistance of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood.
Disease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream. Also called blood poisoning.
(SEP-sis) The presence of bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues.
Excludes
bacteremia (
790.7
)
septicemia (sepsis) of newborn (
771.81
)
Additional
Use additional code for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) (
995.91
-
995.92
)
2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 038
