Correct, our coders do this. I believe they can also code septic shock if hypotension.
From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 9:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Sepsis Groups] question Hello group, I am being told by our quality department that if a patient is documented with severe sepsis and has a lactic acid greater than 4 that it is automatically coded as septic shock even though it's not documented. Is this true? Thanks, Debbie Chambless Sepsis Coordinator Osceola Regional Medical Center Kissimmee, Fl 34371 407-518-3949
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