Correct. A "positive" U/A is not sufficient for the diagnosis of a UTI. If your culture was negative, and there were no indications that the urine sample was inadequate (e.g. resident is actually symptomatic and a repeat curlture is being done), you would not code for UTI.
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I read section I in regards to UTI. If the U/A shows WBC but the culture did not grow anything, this would not be coded as a UTI, correct.MichelleThis message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this message contains protected health information (PHI), it should not be forwarded to any other recipient without the authorization of the original sender and should be encrypted when possible. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the email address or telephone number above and delete this email from your computer.Thank You.Michelle Witges
Caroline Larson, RN, MS, RAC-C
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