How should the coding professional resolve the discrepancy

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A patient is admitted post-back surgery with uncontrolled pain and leakage at the surgical site. Vitals show a fever of 101 with some tachycardia noted as well. The attending physician documents inflammation, with an infectious disease consultant documenting Staphylococcus aureus infection based on the lab culture. How should the coding professional resolve the discrepancy between the diagnoses documented?

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