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{{ListICD10Category | categoryName = Pathogens}}
{{ListICD10Category | categoryName = Pathogens}}


They are always entered as [[Combined ICD10 codes]] with an [[Infections in ICD10|infection]], but not all infections require pathogens. See [[Infections in ICD10]] for more info.
They are always entered as [[Combined ICD10 codes]] with an [[Infections in ICD10|infection]], but not all infections require pathogens. See [[Template:ICD10 Guideline Infection]], [[Infections in ICD10]] for more info.


Information about pathogens can be found in the patient's chart's [[Lab and culture reports]]; see that page for specific use instructions.
Information about pathogens can be found in the patient's chart's [[Lab and culture reports]]; see that page for specific use instructions.
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=== Special Codes ===
=== Special Codes ===
* [[Not an Infection (ICD10 pathogen alternative)]] - included for cross checks when entering [[:Category:Potential infection]]s
* [[Not an Infection (ICD10 pathogen alternative)]] - included for [[cross check]]s when entering [[:Category:Potential infection]]s
* [[Infectious organism, unknown]] - eg for negative culture
* [[Infectious organism, unknown]] - eg for negative culture


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{{Related Articles}}
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