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infection d/t gastric band erosion

lizardw5

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Hello,
I am trying to code for a patient diagnosed with gastric band infection due to erosion. I have checked codes 539.01 inf. due to procedure and 539.09 other comp. of gastric band procedure. I am not sure which code is correct or if I am way off. Help, please.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
 
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