Wiki Bacterial UTI

[Pam Crose]

Outpatient lab order dx is bacterial UTI. Can you code B96.89 (to code for the bacteria) along with N39.0 or should you just code the UTI. Culture results are not back and have not been interpreted by a physician. Any input is greatly appreciated!

 

[danskangel313]

This topic seems to be a touchy one... here's another thread that probably has an answer for you.
https://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/139878-uti-vs-symptoms.html