Wiki infection around port-a-cath

[ggparker14]

I would like other's opinions on a diagnosis code for infection around port-a-cath. The patient also is diagnosed with cellulitis.


Thanks for any help.

 

[jmcpolin]

996.62

 

[mjb5019]

START in the alphabetic index

You would look up Infection, due to, device implant or graft which directs you to 996.0-996.5NEC

 

[lisammy]

Depending on type of cath and access , you may need to look at 999.31