A 75-year-old male patient was given heparin during hospitalization for a deep vein thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity. During the stay, the patient developed back pain and he took two aspirin. The interaction between the aspirin and heparin caused a subcutaneous hemorrhage of the right thigh. What information needs to be verified prior to assigning the correct codes for this scenario?
[Answered]: A 75-year-old male patient was given heparin…
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