Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
Use ICD-10 code A49.1 for infection due to vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Resistance to vancomycin
Use to indicate confirmed vancomycin resistance.
The ICD-10 code for an infection due to vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is A49.1, with Z06.41 used to indicate vancomycin resistance.
For VRE colonization without active infection, use ICD-10 code Z22.3, indicating the carrier status.