Which of the following is a key criterion for abstracting sepsis and septic shock?

A) Is the sepsis a complication of a procedure that was performed?
B) Is the sepsis documented as acute or chronic?
C) How soon after the procedure was the sepsis contracted?
D) Code first the underlying infection.


A

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