J15.212
BillablePneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
J15.212 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
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MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply. When used properly, antibiotics can save lives. But there is a growing problem of antibiotic resistance. What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change and can resist the effects of an…
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