Asked by Tifani Naylor on May 06, 2024
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Diana was in a car accident on her way to work this morning and hurt her neck. After an examination, Dr. Jefferson diagnosed Diana with whiplash. You would report the diagnosis of whiplash with code:
A) S09.8XXA.
B) S13.4XXA.
C) S13.4XXD.
D) T14.90.
Whiplash
A neck injury caused by a rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, similar to the cracking of a whip, commonly resulting from rear-end car accidents.
- Interpret the codes for injuries and the specifics required for accurate reporting.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct code for whiplash is S13.4XXA, which specifies a sprain/strain of the cervical spine. Option A is for various other head injuries, Option C is for dislocation of the cervical vertebrae, and Option D is for unspecified injury of unspecified body region.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the codes for injuries and the specifics required for accurate reporting.