DB: 6 HIT-265

Let’s code for this week’s discussion board!

A 50-year-old female presents to the ED with Salmonella septicemia, causing acute renal and hepatic failure, without septic shock. Provider performed a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and high-complexity MDM.

In your initial post, list the E/M code(s) and ICD-10-CM code(s) in their proper sequence and defend (explain) your codes as if your classmates and I were coding auditors.