codingchick
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I have a question it a drug rash due to medicine septra. I coded it 692.3 I seached for the e code but couldn't find the septra is this a correct code?
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RebeccaWoodward*
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Septra=Sulfamethoxazole
Look at E931.0
Look at E931.0
codingchick
Guest
Thank you Rebecca, do you think I should get a medical dictionary?
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I have one and it helps me tremendously.
"Taber's Medical Dictionary"
"Taber's Medical Dictionary"
codingchick
Guest
Hello Rebecca this was the orginal question Drug rash due to correctly prescribed Septra. now does that change the code?
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I would probably use 693.0 (Dermatitis due to drugs/medicines) and E931.0
693.0 decribes medication taken orally.
693.0 decribes medication taken orally.