Asked by Elizabet Campbell on Sep 23, 2024
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What are the correct codes for acute pain from a recently implanted cardiac defibrillator?
A) T82.897A, G89.18
B) T82.897D, G89.18
C) T82.897A, G89.28
D) T82.897D, G89.28
Acute Pain
Pain that comes on quickly and can be severe, but usually lasts a relatively short time.
Cardiac Defibrillator
A medical device that delivers electrical shocks to the heart to restore a normal rhythm in cases of life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Select the precise ICD-10 codes for diverse medical scenarios and occurrences.
- Implement coding for particular procedural issues.
Verified Answer
JC
Jashan Chahal3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
T82.897A is the correct code for a complication of a cardiac defibrillator, specified as pain, and G89.18 is the correct code for acute postprocedural pain.
Learning Objectives
- Select the precise ICD-10 codes for diverse medical scenarios and occurrences.
- Implement coding for particular procedural issues.