Question

Scenario #5-Pneumonia Alex presented to ER with progressive worsening of viral pneumonia. He was admitted after viral culture was positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). His diagnostic imaging revealed an abscess in the right upper lobe, which was aspirated endoscopically. Abscess tested positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Alex was given intravenous antibiotics for three days and discharged home with oral medications. Diagnosis: RSV pneumonia complicated by MRSA bacterial pneumonia with abscess. Code this scenario with ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.

Answer 1

• J00-J99 -Diseases of the respiratory system

J85-J86-suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract.

J85- abscess of the lung and mediastinum

J85.1- pneumonia with lung abscess

• J00-J99- disease of the respiratory system

J9-J18- influenza and pneumonia

J18.9- pneumonia

J15- bacterial pneumonia

J15.20- staphylococcus (lobar)

J15.212- staphylococcus aureus methicillin resistant