Documentation of order for prophylactic parenteral antibiotic to be given within one hour (if fluoroquinolone or vancomycin, two hours) prior to surgical incision (or start of procedure when no incision is required)
Short Description: Doc antibio order b/4 surg
Coverage Code: Carrier judgment
Action Code: No maintenance for this code
Date Added: January 1, 2011
Effective Date: January 1, 2015
Termination Date: December 31, 2014