2025 ICD-10-CM code B37.7
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Mycoses - Candidiasis I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Candidal sepsis.A systemic infection caused by the yeast Candida.
Medical necessity for treatment of candidal sepsis is established by the presence of Candida in the bloodstream along with clinical signs and symptoms of systemic infection. The severity of the infection, the patient's overall health condition, and the risk of complications all contribute to the determination of medical necessity.
The provider diagnoses candidal sepsis based on patient history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. These tests may include a complete blood count (CBC), T2Candida panel, blood culture, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Treatment involves systemic antifungal medications like fluconazole and caspofungin, along with managing fluid and electrolyte balance.
In simple words: Candidal sepsis is a life-threatening blood infection caused by a yeast called Candida. It often affects people with weakened immune systems and can cause symptoms like fever, chills, and a fast heart rate. If not treated, it can lead to serious complications and even death.
Candidal sepsis is a serious bloodstream infection caused by yeasts of the Candida genus. It is an opportunistic infection, typically affecting individuals with weakened immune systems, premature infants, or those with prolonged catheterization. Symptoms can range from fever, chills, and rapid heart rate to shock and even death.
Example 1: A premature infant in the neonatal intensive care unit develops fever, rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing. Blood cultures reveal Candida, confirming a diagnosis of candidal sepsis., A patient with a compromised immune system due to chemotherapy develops chills, fatigue, and hypotension. A T2Candida panel and blood cultures confirm candidal sepsis., A patient on prolonged intravenous catheterization experiences fever and elevated white blood cell count.Blood cultures identify Candida, leading to a diagnosis of candidal sepsis.
Documentation should include evidence of Candida in the bloodstream, such as positive blood cultures or a positive T2Candida panel.Supporting documentation should also detail the patient's symptoms, medical history (including immunosuppression or catheterization), and treatment with antifungal medications.
** Candidal sepsis can be distinguished from other forms of candidiasis (e.g., localized infections) by the presence of the organism in the bloodstream and systemic symptoms.
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- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatology
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