Topic of the Month - Mr M Gammal, Consultant Urologist. "Accuracy of Urosepsis Diagnosis & Mortality Clinical and Coding Concerns"

“Urosepsis is a serious diagnosis with 4-20% mortali-ty risk. The Incidence of Urosepsis risk at Southport and Ormskirk is higher than expected. Detailed re-view of Clinical records suggests an over diagnosis and coding concerns. A discussion amongst Medical teams and coders is needed to agree common criteria for diagnosis”

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