A Patient Is Admitted with SOB

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A patient is admitted with SOB.The chest X-ray shows pneumonia with possible empyema formation in the left pleural cavity.A diagnostic thoracentesis of the left pleural cavity is performed to drain the empyema.Cultures are positive for Klebsiella.Discharge Diagnosis: Klebsiella pneumonia with empyema.What codes are applicable?

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