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G8917 Pt w intravenous ab not given on time

G-Codes

Also known as: IV antibiotics not on time, late surgical prophylaxis, delayed antibiotic administration

Performance measure indicating patient did not receive intravenous prophylactic antibiotics on time during the surgical encounter.

Clinical Context

Documents delayed or late administration of surgical prophylaxis, important quality metric as timing is critical for surgical site infection prevention.

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Specialties

SurgeryQuality ReportingInfection Control

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