ICD Code J15.1

ICD code J15.1 is pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas bacteria.

1. Patient presents with clinical signs and symptoms of pneumonia, such as cough, fever, dyspnea, and abnormal breath sounds.

2. Radiological evidence of pneumonia, such as infiltrates or consolidation on chest imaging.

3. Laboratory confirmation or strong clinical suspicion of Pseudomonas species as the causative organism, typically through sputum culture, blood culture, or other relevant microbiological testing.

4. Exclusion of other common bacterial or viral pathogens as the primary cause of pneumonia.

5. Documentation of acute infection, not chronic colonization, with Pseudomonas species.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J15.1 include:

99221-99223 (Initial hospital care)

99231-99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

99291-99292 (Critical care services)

36415 (Collection of venous blood)

87070 (Bacterial culture, other than urine, blood or stool)

87186 (Susceptibility studies, per drug)

96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

96365-96366 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy)

94002-94004 (Ventilation management, if required)

31500 (Intubation, if required)

94060 (Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry as needed)

94640 (Pressurized or non-pressurized inhalation treatment)

CPT code selection depends on the specific services rendered for J15.1.

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