Asked by Jimie Truong on Jun 18, 2024
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Which of the following external cause codes is used to report the status of a patient who was injured while participating in a volunteer activity?
A) Y99.1
B) Y99.2
C) Y99.3
D) Y99.4
External Cause Codes
Codes used in medical classification to describe the circumstances or events that cause an injury or health condition.
Volunteer Activity
Volunteer activity encompasses any action or service performed willingly by an individual without financial or material compensation.
- Recognize the role and application of external cause codes.
Verified Answer
JR
Jazmine RodriguezJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Code Y99.2 is used to report the external cause of injury for patients who are injured while participating in a volunteer activity. Code Y99.1 is used for patients injured while performing military service, Y99.3 is for patients injured during a war, and Y99.4 is for patients injured during a terrorist activity.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role and application of external cause codes.