Tom Host has been admitted to Sunny Valley Hospital with a high fever and fatigue. After examining him, it has been determined that he has streptococcal sepsis. Which of the following codes would be used? Select the proper sequence
038.0
038.10 Streptococcal septicemia
Staphylococcal septicemia
785.52 Septic shock
995.91 Systemic inflammatory response syndrome, due to infectious process without organ dysfunction
A) 038.10, 785.52, and 995.91
B) 038.0
C) 038.0, 995.91
D) 785.52, 995.91
C
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