R78.81
BillableBacteremia
R78.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bacteremia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection . Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. What causes sepsis? Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sepsis-code to specified infection
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R78.81?
- R78.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bacteremia". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R78.81 a billable code?
- Yes — R78.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R78.81?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sepsis-code to specified infection.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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