Asked by Kaylee Martinez on Sep 23, 2024
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External cause codes are used to report which of the following?
A) Cause of injury
B) Place of injury
C) Patient status
D) All of these
External Cause Codes
Codes used in healthcare documentation to describe the circumstances or events that led to a patient's injury or health condition.
Cause of Injury
The specific event, circumstance, or exposure that results in physical harm to the body.
Place of Injury
The specific location or area where an injury occurred.
- Identify the fitting ICD-10 codes for various health issues and incidents.
- Understand the use of external cause codes in the context of injury, place, and patient status.
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vatsala kamath2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
External cause codes are used to report the cause of injury, place of injury, and the patient's status regarding the injury.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the fitting ICD-10 codes for various health issues and incidents.
- Understand the use of external cause codes in the context of injury, place, and patient status.