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4042F Doc antibio not given

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Also known as: antibiotic not given, prophylaxis withheld

Performance measure indicating documentation that appropriate antibiotics were not given when contraindicated. Records absence of unnecessary prophylaxis.

Clinical Context

Quality measure for appropriate antibiotic stewardship. Documents cases where prophylaxis is correctly omitted (e.g., very low-risk procedures or allergies).

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Specialties

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