Multiple Choice
A physician has been treating a patient with endocarditis for the past two weeks. Due to the patient's chronic inflammation of the heart's lining, the physician sent a blood sample to the lab, which detected trace amounts of the bacteria staphylococcus. Now that the physician knows the bacterium that is causing the endocarditis, he can prescribe an appropriate antibiotic to fight the infection and treat the condition. What are the correct diagnosis codes for this patient's condition?
A) 421.0, 041.10
B) 041.10, 421.0
C) 041.11, 421.0
D) 421.0, 041.00
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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