On the discharge summary, the provider documents the following discharge diagnoses: exacerbation of COPD and a healing sacral decubitus ulcer.

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- J44.1: This code represents the exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The provider has documented this as a discharge diagnosis.
- L89.159: This code represents a healing sacral decubitus ulcer. The provider has documented this as a discharge diagnosis.

On the Discharge Summary, the Provider Documents the Following Discharge