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* code [[HAP]] or [[CAP]] with a subcode of aspiration as an admission code, if this is known to have occurred.  
* code [[HAP]] or [[CAP]] with a subcode of aspiration as an admission code, if this is known to have occurred.  
** if a sputum culture subsequently has an pathogen, code this as a '''[[! Acquired Diagnosis / Complication]]''' (eg. HAP with subcode the organism.)
** if a sputum culture subsequently has an pathogen, code this as a '''[[! Acquired Diagnosis / Complication]]''' (eg. HAP with subcode the organism.)
 
**if ventilated, see [[VAP]]


Also see: [[Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration]]
Also see: [[Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration]]

Revision as of 14:46, 2010 October 19

59 - Aspiration (early presentation, documented aspiration)


    • 3659 - Pneumonia - aspiration (not sure where acquired)
    • 3759 - Pneumonia - aspiration which was community acquire CAP
    • 3859 - Pneumonia - aspiration which was hospital acquired HAP
  • UPL universal pathogen subcode 59, should only be used in conjunction with HAP and CAP
  • code HAP or CAP with a subcode of aspiration as an admission code, if this is known to have occurred.

Also see: Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration