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What is the correct coding and sequencing for the following diagnostic statement: "Abscess of the left hand due to a MRSA infection"?

A. L02.512, B95.62, Z16.20
B. L02.512, B95.62
C. B95.62, L02.512, Z16.20
D. B95.62, L02.512

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Final answer:

The correct coding for "Abscess of the left hand due to a MRSA infection" is L02.512 for the abscess, B95.62 for the MRSA, and Z16.20 for antibiotic resistance, making option A the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct coding and sequencing for the diagnostic statement "Abscess of the left hand due to a MRSA infection" is L02.512 for the abscess of the left hand, B95.62 for the infection due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), followed by Z16.20 which stands for resistance to other beta-lactam antibiotics. Therefore, the appropriate answer is A. L02.512, B95.62, Z16.20. The first code identifies the specific location of the abscess, the second code identifies the causative organism, and the third code indicates the antibiotic resistance.