RE: Query for Cause of PNA??? VAP

ssalinasssalinas
edited May 2016 in CDI Talk Archive
I believe VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) codes to 997.31. If specific organism is identified, the code for organism (i.e. 041.12) is added instead of code for bacterial pneumonia (i.e. 482.42). This code groups to DRG 205/206 if patient is no longer on Vent. If still on vent, groups to DRG 207/208.

Sharon



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