Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00–Y99)

Question 1

Are external cause codes (ECCs) ever first-listed?

Answer 1

No, never.

Question 2

What does Y92 represent?

Answer 2

Place of occurrence

Question 3

What does Y93 represent?

Answer 3

Activity at time of injury

Question 4

What if abuse is confirmed?

Answer 4

Use T74.- + an assault code (X92–Y09) + perpetrator code (Y07)

Question 5

What 7th character is used for a sequela in ECCs?

Answer 5

“S”