Asked by Jhackie Villarreal on Jul 08, 2024
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Carson Canterbury is seen in the office today. Carson is two years old and accidentally drank a bottle of Metamucil. Carson has been vomiting for about two hours. What is/are the correct code(s) assigned?
A) T47.4X1A
B) T47.4X2A, R11.10
C) T47.4X1A, R11.10
D) R11.10
Metamucil
Metamucil is a fiber supplement used to treat constipation and improve overall digestive health by adding bulk to the stool.
Vomiting
The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.
- Identify the appropriate ICD-10 codes for various medical conditions and incidents.
- Distinguish between codes related to adverse effects, poisoning, underdosing, and toxic effects.
Verified Answer
RV
REBECA venegasJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
T47.4X1A should be assigned for accidental ingestion of drugs, medicaments, and biological substances. R11.10 should be assigned for vomiting. Both codes are necessary to capture the reason for the encounter (ingestion of Metamucil) and the manifestation (vomiting).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the appropriate ICD-10 codes for various medical conditions and incidents.
- Distinguish between codes related to adverse effects, poisoning, underdosing, and toxic effects.