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Wiki spinal cord stimulator removal coding sequence

Thread starter paula f3
Start date Apr 22, 2011

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paula f3

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Apr 22, 2011

I have a pt who had her spinal cord stimulator removed due to open wound/exposure and possible infection. Pt also is currently on Vancomycin for MRSA due to knee replacement infection. I coded 996.63 for the complication, but now do I use 041.12 being that the pt is under tx for her MRSA? Physican lists Diagnosis: Open wound/exposure of spinal cord stimulator battery.

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Paula

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