Condition Spotlight:
Know the Depths to Which Documentation Dictates UTI Coding
Published on Tue May 09, 2023
And see which UTI code is specific to neonates. Coding for urinary tract infections (UTIs) seems straight-forward. After all, a quick index search turns up N39.0 (Urinary tract infection, site not specified), which seems easy enough. However, when you look a little deeper, you’ll see additional UTI codes related to infection location and other conditions. Like all diagnoses, the key [...]