Sepsis coding can be one of the most misunderstood and error-prone areas in home health and hospice. In this interactive session, McBee experts will break down the latest ICD-10 coding guidance and conventions for sepsis, walk through real-world scenarios, and share tips and tricks to boost coding accuracy and compliance.
With live polling and expert insights, this session will prepare coders to confidently navigate even the trickiest sepsis charts—while avoiding common pitfalls that lead to denials.
Learning Objectives
Explain the current ICD-10-CM guidelines and coding conventions for sepsis, including when to assign it as a principal vs. secondary diagnosis.
Identify how to correctly sequencing and coding strategies for common sepsis-related scenarios, including infections, organ dysfunction, and secondary conditions.
Identify key documentation elements required to support accurate coding of sepsis in both home health and hospice settings.
Michelle HornerManager, Clinical Consulting & Education, McBee