Webinar: Improving the Identification of Sepsis Survivors: What you need to know about the NEW Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare ICD-10 code

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT

Description:

Sepsis affects over 1.7 million Americans each year and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 75% of sepsis deaths in the U.S. occur in the Medicare population, with a death rate exceeding 300 per 100,000 people. Sepsis survivors face a higher risk of recurrence and readmission, particularly if they’ve been in intensive care. In July 2024, CMS released the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM code update, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This update includes a new code, Z51.A ‘Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare,’ which allows providers to document sepsis aftercare and warn patients about potential risks, such as new or recurring infections, and offer rehabilitation for impairments.

In this informative presentation, Dr. Kathy Bowles will discuss how the new Z51.A code is crucial for healthcare providers to document follow-up care for sepsis survivors who may be at risk for recurrent infections or dealing with the long-term effects of sepsis, such as post-sepsis syndrome (PSS). It ensures that ongoing care, like monitoring for new infections or rehabilitation for impairments, is properly recorded.

Speaker:

Kathryn Bowles PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI
Professor of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Healthcare Professionals: To register, click here.

This is a joint presentation with Sepsis Alliance Connect, a virtual support community designed for the millions of people affected by sepsis. Sepsis Alliance Connect members should register here.

Sepsis Alliance gratefully acknowledges the support provided for this webinar by the Sepsis Alliance Institute sponsors.