pressure ulcer/MSSA
We have a pt that has a dx stage pressure ulcer post leg from his w/c. In
the hospital this did culture positive for MSSA, pt is not on abx and wound
treatment involves santyl.
Would I code the pressure ulcer L89.893, followed by B95.61 MSSA infection
(even though the treatment we are doing does not involve an abx?)
Is this the only way that I can indicate that the pressure ulcer does have
a bacteria in it?
Arlene Poolman, RN
Director of Clinical Services
At Home Rehab
800.880.9715
*The Professional Care YOU Deserve*
the hospital this did culture positive for MSSA, pt is not on abx and wound
treatment involves santyl.
Would I code the pressure ulcer L89.893, followed by B95.61 MSSA infection
(even though the treatment we are doing does not involve an abx?)
Is this the only way that I can indicate that the pressure ulcer does have
a bacteria in it?
Arlene Poolman, RN
Director of Clinical Services
At Home Rehab
800.880.9715
*The Professional Care YOU Deserve*