As septic shock is organ failure due to sepsis, documentation of septic shock alone indicates the presence of _______, and coding this condition requires two codes.

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Septic shock is a severe complication of sepsis, indicating the presence of severe sepsis. Coding for septic shock requires two codes: one for the underlying infection (sepsis) and another to indicate the severe sepsis with septic shock.

As Septic Shock Is Organ Failure Due to Sepsis, Documentation