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What must be used to indicate the cause of an injury when coding?
What must be used to indicate the cause of an injury when coding?
- Only primary codes from Chapter 19
- Secondary codes from Chapter 20 (correct)
- Z codes exclusively
- Only codes from Chapter 18
What is the purpose of Z codes in the ICD-10 CM classification?
What is the purpose of Z codes in the ICD-10 CM classification?
- To classify acute health conditions
- To document external causes of morbidity
- To report injuries
- To report encounters for circumstances other than a disease or injury (correct)
What should be done if a procedure is performed alongside a Z code?
What should be done if a procedure is performed alongside a Z code?
- A corresponding procedure code must accompany it (correct)
- Separate chapter codes must be obtained
- Only Z codes need to be reported
- No additional codes are required
Which of the following is excluded from Type 1 in the classification for injuries?
Which of the following is excluded from Type 1 in the classification for injuries?
What code should be used to identify a retained foreign body?
What code should be used to identify a retained foreign body?
Which chapter is used to classify environmental events related to injury?
Which chapter is used to classify environmental events related to injury?
If a person encounters health services without a current illness, this is documented using which codes?
If a person encounters health services without a current illness, this is documented using which codes?
When coding involves multiple injuries, which should be prioritized?
When coding involves multiple injuries, which should be prioritized?
Which of the following statements about external cause codes is true?
Which of the following statements about external cause codes is true?
What circumstances might Z codes be used for?
What circumstances might Z codes be used for?
When should Z codes be used in conjunction with other codes?
When should Z codes be used in conjunction with other codes?
What do the codes within the T section of the classification represent?
What do the codes within the T section of the classification represent?
Which of the following is a reason for using Z codes?
Which of the following is a reason for using Z codes?
What do the codes V00-Y99 classify?
What do the codes V00-Y99 classify?
Under which circumstances can additional codes be used for retained foreign bodies?
Under which circumstances can additional codes be used for retained foreign bodies?
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Study Notes
Injury and Poisoning Overview
- Codes S00-T88 classify injuries, poisonings, and consequences from external causes.
- Secondary codes from Chapter 20 are required to specify the cause of the injury.
- Codes that already include external causes do not need an additional code.
- If applicable, use the additional code Z18.- to indicate any retained foreign body.
Exclusions in Classification
- Excludes codes related to birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
Z Codes and Health Encounters
- Z codes (Z00-Z99) denote encounters for reasons other than diseases or injuries.
- A procedure code must accompany a Z code when a procedure is performed.
- Z codes are recorded as diagnoses or problems for circumstances not classified as diseases or injuries.
Common Occasions for Z Codes
- Encountering health services for limited care or service due to a current condition.
- Organ or tissue donation encounters.
- Receiving vaccinations or talking about non-disease-related problems.
- Presence of a problem that influences health status but is not an illness or injury.
External Causes of Injury and Poisoning Details
- Chapter 19 (S00-T88) deals with injuries and poisonings, requiring secondary codes for external causes.
- External causes of morbidity are classified in Chapter 20 (V00-Y99).
- Chapter 20 codes classify environmental factors as injury causes and need to follow a primary condition code from other chapters.
- Conditions due to external causes can be found in Chapters I to XVIII, where Chapter 20 codes offer additional cause information.
Injury and Poisoning Overview
- Codes S00-T88 classify injuries, poisonings, and consequences from external causes.
- Secondary codes from Chapter 20 are required to specify the cause of the injury.
- Codes that already include external causes do not need an additional code.
- If applicable, use the additional code Z18.- to indicate any retained foreign body.
Exclusions in Classification
- Excludes codes related to birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
Z Codes and Health Encounters
- Z codes (Z00-Z99) denote encounters for reasons other than diseases or injuries.
- A procedure code must accompany a Z code when a procedure is performed.
- Z codes are recorded as diagnoses or problems for circumstances not classified as diseases or injuries.
Common Occasions for Z Codes
- Encountering health services for limited care or service due to a current condition.
- Organ or tissue donation encounters.
- Receiving vaccinations or talking about non-disease-related problems.
- Presence of a problem that influences health status but is not an illness or injury.
External Causes of Injury and Poisoning Details
- Chapter 19 (S00-T88) deals with injuries and poisonings, requiring secondary codes for external causes.
- External causes of morbidity are classified in Chapter 20 (V00-Y99).
- Chapter 20 codes classify environmental factors as injury causes and need to follow a primary condition code from other chapters.
- Conditions due to external causes can be found in Chapters I to XVIII, where Chapter 20 codes offer additional cause information.
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