Asked by alamin sarkar on Sep 23, 2024
Mary Massimo was brought to the ER today for an acute sinus infection. Mary is also currently 18 weeks pregnant, so precautions were taken for the antibiotic prescribed. What codes are assigned?
A) J01.90, Z33.1
B) J01.20, Z33.1
C) J32.9, Z33.1
D) J32.2, Z33.1
Acute Sinus Infection
A short-term inflammation of the membranes lining the nose and surrounding sinus cavities, often causing congestion, pain, and other symptoms.
Antibiotic Prescribed
A medication recommended by a healthcare professional to treat bacterial infections, working either by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.
Pregnant
The physiological condition of carrying one or more embryos or fetuses inside the uterus.
- Learn the classifications and coding protocols for common complications and conditions throughout pregnancy, according to established medical coding systems.
- Understand the implications of preexisting conditions on pregnancy and their coding.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the classifications and coding protocols for common complications and conditions throughout pregnancy, according to established medical coding systems.
- Understand the implications of preexisting conditions on pregnancy and their coding.