Pediatric Coding Alert

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Know the Depths to Which Documentation Dictates UTI Coding

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 [...]
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