ICD 10 INJURY CODING GUIDELINES Flashcards
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What is the code range for Chapter 19 in ICD-10-CM?
S00-T88
What does the seventh character ‘A’ indicate in ICD-10-CM injury coding?
Initial encounter
What does the seventh character ‘D’ signify?
Subsequent encounters
What is the purpose of the seventh character ‘S’?
Sequela
What must be used together when coding for sequela?
Both the injury code and the code for the condition itself
When should the code T07 be used?
When more specific information for a code is not available
What is coded if a fracture is not indicated as open or closed?
Closed
In ICD-10-CM, what does the Gustilo classification categorize?
Open fractures
What does a class 3C Gustilo classification indicate?
Major arterial injury requiring repair for limb salvage
What is the designation for a fracture that has become unstable?
S32.012B
What are burn codes in ICD-10-CM used for?
Thermal burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns
What type of burns do corrosions refer to?
Burns due to chemicals
What governs the selection of the principal diagnosis when both internal and external burns are present?
The circumstances of admission
What is the coding approach for encounters treating late effects of burns?
Use burn or corrosion code with the seventh character S
What do codes from categories T36 through T65 represent?
Combination codes for adverse effects, poisoning, toxic effects, and underdose
What is an adverse effect in coding?
A reaction due to a correctly prescribed and administered drug
What is the difference between poisoning and adverse effects?
Poisoning occurs from wrong substance or route of administration
What does underdosing refer to?
Taking less medication than prescribed
What is coded when a harmful substance is ingested?
Toxic effect
What should be coded first in cases of adult and child abuse?
Code from categories T74 or T76 for abuse, neglect, and other maltreatment
What does code T86 cover?
Complications of transplanted organs and tissues
What code is assigned for documented complications of a kidney transplant?
T86.1
Fill in the blank: The code for a laceration to the scalp is _______.
S01.01XA
