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A patient was admitted for cellulitis at anticubital.
The patient is a known IV drug user and heroin dependent. Last time patient injected was 3 days ago.
Treatment was given to the cellulitis by I&D and antibiotics.
Is it appropriate to code, also, to an open wound-complicated as an additional code?
Thank you.
The patient is a known IV drug user and heroin dependent. Last time patient injected was 3 days ago.
Treatment was given to the cellulitis by I&D and antibiotics.
Is it appropriate to code, also, to an open wound-complicated as an additional code?
Thank you.
