Asked by Ashley Saylors on Apr 24, 2024
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Logan fractured his ankle when he fell off a ladder this morning at work. Logan works at the local paint factory. The x-ray shows a non-displaced bimalleolar fracture of his right lower leg. What code(s) should you report?
A) S82.844A
B) S82.844A, W11.XXXA
C) S82.844A, W11.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0
D) S82.844D, W11, Y92.63, Y99.1
Non-Displaced Bimalleolar
Refers to a type of ankle fracture where both malleoli are broken but remain in their normal position without displacement.
Paint Factory
A manufacturing facility where paint is produced, involving processes of mixing, thinning, and combining pigments and binders.
- Comprehend the purpose and application of external cause codes.
- Discover the accurate coding for particular cases, including exposure, injury, and history coding.
Verified Answer
AB
Abigail BristowMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C) S82.844A, W11.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0 - This set of codes correctly identifies the non-displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg (S82.844A), the incident occurring as a result of a fall from a ladder (W11.XXXA), the location of the incident being a manufacturing facility (Y92.63), and the activity at the time of the incident being work-related (Y99.0).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the purpose and application of external cause codes.
- Discover the accurate coding for particular cases, including exposure, injury, and history coding.