Asked by David Church on Apr 29, 2024
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Alicia is diagnosed with acute myocarditis due to Streptococcus. This is coded with which of the following codes?
A) I40.9
B) I01.2
C) I40.8
D) A54.83
Acute Myocarditis
A rapid onset inflammation of the heart muscle, which can affect the heart's electrical system and muscle, leading to decreased heart function.
Streptococcus
A genus of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria, some species of which are responsible for diseases such as strep throat, pneumonia, and scarlet fever.
- Apprehend the link between foundational circumstances and ensuing complications or manifestations.
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Ekkanat SuvannapongMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Acute myocarditis due to streptococcus is specifically classified as I01.2 in the ICD-10-CM coding system. The other options are not specific to streptococcus-induced myocarditis or are not applicable to this diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the link between foundational circumstances and ensuing complications or manifestations.