ureteral stents causing UTI

tkreilingtkreiling
in CDI Talk Archive
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me with the correct complication code assignment when a physician says the UTI is due to ureteral stents?
Thank you,
Tara RN, CCDS

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  • ssalinasssalinas
    edited April 2016
    I think I would use 996.65 (Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other genitourinary device/implant/graft) and 599.0 based on the statement in your email.

    Thanks,

    Sharon Salinas, CCS
    Barlow Respiratory Hospital
    2000 Stadium Way, Los Angeles CA 90026
    Tel: 213-250-4200 ext 3336
    ssalinas@barlow2000.org

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