CPCI-0321 - Sequence # 10115 | Hospice Care-0321 - Sequence # 10115

0321 - Sequence # 10115 | Hospice Care

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In March 2021, a 79-year-old female with a history of diabetes and recurrent UTI came to the emergency department with abdominal pain, fever, and difficulty urinating. She was lethargic, had low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and low oxygen levels. She was intubated and given IV antibiotics. Initial tests showed no signs of a heart attack, but later tests confirmed a STEMI. The patient underwent PCI treatment, but despite aggressive treatment, she experienced organ failure. The decision was made to withdraw life support and provide comfort care in hospice. However, the patient passed away before being transferred. The coding for hospice care in this case is not available since the patient was deceased at the time of discharge.

Keywords

diabetes

recurrent UTI

abdominal pain

fever

difficulty urinating