A41.02
BillableSepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
A41.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply. When used properly, antibiotics can save lives. But there is a growing problem of antibiotic resistance. What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change and can resist the effects of an…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- VancomycinGlycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- TobramycinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Gentamicin›
- AztreonamMonobactam Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefazolin›
- Colistin›
- DaptomycinLipopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Lincomycin›
- AmikacinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefoxitin›
- Ceftazidime›
- Nafcillin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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