Victor Viper Was Transferred to the ICU from a Community

question 37

Multiple Choice

Victor Viper was transferred to the ICU from a community hospital. Victor is put on a ventilator because he has sepsis due to Pseudomonas. Victor was not able to be weaned from the ventilator, so he was transferred to a skilled nursing center. What is the correct code assignment?

• A) A49.02
• B) A49.02, Z99.11
• C) A41.52
• D) A41.52, Z99.11

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