Asked by Aleta Jordan on May 27, 2024
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A two-year-old was poisoned when she accidentally swallowed 8 ibuprofen pills, initial encounter. What code is assigned?
A) T39.311
B) T39.311A
C) T39.312
D) T39.31A
Ibuprofen Pills
Oral medication form of ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.
Initial Encounter
Initial encounter refers to the first visit or consultation for evaluation and treatment of a medical condition in a healthcare setting.
- Allocate appropriate external cause codes for events.
Verified Answer
SH
Sayed HossainJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct code for this scenario would be T39.311A, which represents poisoning by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, and specifies that this is the initial encounter for treatment. The "A" at the end of the code indicates that this is the initial encounter. Option A (T39.311) is incorrect because it doesn't specify the initial encounter, and option C (T39.312) is incorrect because it represents a subsequent encounter. Option D (T39.31A) is incorrect because it represents poisoning by other specified systemic agents, not specifically NSAIDs.
Learning Objectives
- Allocate appropriate external cause codes for events.