Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Aspiration pneumonitisClick Expand to show legacy content.
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| Category/Organ System: |
Category: Respiratory Problems (old) |
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Type: |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Other Respiratory Problems |
| Sub Diagnosis: | Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration |
| Diagnosis Code: | 3019 - Pneumonitis 2nd Chemical Aspiration |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
| Program: | CC & Med |
| Status: | Currently Collected
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- Any stomach contents are considered chemical (HCL), also, Cocaine, insecticide, hairspray.
Dr Garland would like this code used for any aspiration. If there is room in the diagnostic section. Whether the pt's sputum later grows a pathogen, CAP or HAP is a separate issue. see HAP or CAP for details on coding this.
- Also see: Aspiration in UPL (Universal Pathogen List) which is under the Category: Infection (old) .