ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R65.20
Severe sepsis without septic shock
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R65.20
Inclusion Terms
Severe sepsis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R65.20 (Severe sepsis without septic shock)
ICD-10-CM code R65.20 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R65.20 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R65.20 - Severe sepsis without septic shock. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Severe sepsis without septic shock.