Other streptococcal sepsis

This code signifies a severe, life-threatening systemic infection caused by streptococcal bacteria, where the specific type of streptococcus is not otherwise specified or falls outside of other defined streptococcal sepsis categories. It indicates organ dysfunction resulting from the body's overwhelming response to the infection.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "streptococcal sepsis" but does not specify a particular group (e.g., Group A, B, D) or when the identified streptococcus is not classifiable to a more specific sepsis code. This code is appropriate when there is evidence of both infection and acute organ dysfunction.

• Always sequence a code for the underlying streptococcal infection (e.g., pneumonia, cellulitis) first, if known, followed by this sepsis code.
• Do not use this code if the type of streptococcus is specified and has a more precise sepsis code (e.g., Group A streptococcal sepsis).
• Ensure documentation supports the presence of both infection and at least one acute organ dysfunction to justify a sepsis diagnosis.