When assigning codes for VAP:
A) the source of the virus-associated pneumonia must be verified by a pulmonary culture.
B) the length of time the patient has been on the vent must be considered before the coder can assign the VAP code.
C) the relationship between the pneumonia and the ventilator use must be documented by the physician.
D) there must be a CXR that clearly shows the pneumonia and the endoctracheal or tracheostomy tube.
C
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