Should code 998.5, Postoperative infection, and code 567.2, Other suppurative peritonitis, both be assigned for the diagnostic statement of postoperative peritonitis? We are confused as to whether peritonitis is included in the postoperative code or whether it is appropriate to add the additional code to specifically identify the peritonitis.
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