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Please help to clarify coding UTI. Infection control nurse states we should not code UTI unless they have 3 or more of the following sx: 1. fever over 101 2. new or increased dyuria 3. new flank/suprapubic pain 4. change in mental state 5. change in color/chara. of urine OR 100,000 organisms by culture Is what she told us going along with MDS guidelines? She is also stating a fever, foul smelling urine and a postive culture does not always indicate UTI. We are currently coding a UTI if they have a postive lab culture and at least one sx such as fever. |
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