Asked by Danielle Alberty on Sep 23, 2024
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Jamison Jerm is a seven-day-old infant seen today for complex syndactyly of the right hand. What code is assigned?
A) Q70.00
B) Q70.01
C) Q70.02
D) Q70.03
Syndactyly
A congenital condition where two or more digits are fused together.
- Identify common congenital defects and their coding.
- Assign the correct medical codes for different conditions and procedures based on the ICD-10-CM coding system.
Verified Answer
ZM
Zeneria McLeod5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Q70.01 is the correct code for complex syndactyly of the right hand. Syndactyly refers to the condition where two or more fingers are fused together, and "complex" indicates that the fusion involves more than just the skin, possibly including bones and nails. The code Q70.01 specifically denotes complex syndactyly of fingers without mention of the thumb, right hand.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common congenital defects and their coding.
- Assign the correct medical codes for different conditions and procedures based on the ICD-10-CM coding system.