Patient admitted for appendicitis (Pdx: K35.80). Appendectomy performed (PCS 0DTJ0ZZ). In postop period, patient was found with complication from retained foreign object (surgical sponge) after surgery (Dx: T81590A). POA no was assigned for the retained foreign body. Would there be an increase in the reimbursement (a cc or mcc for the MS-DRG) for this case?
[Verified Answer]: Patient admitted for appendicitis (Pdx:…
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