Asked by Andres Cisneros on Apr 28, 2024
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Calvin Cutler was drinking a cup of coffee when he burned his lip. He got a first-degree burn from the hot coffee. What codes are assigned?
A) T20.12XA, X10.0XXA
B) T20.22XA, X10.0XXA
C) T20.32XA, X10.0XXA
D) T20.42XA, X10.0XXA
First-Degree Burn
A mild burn affecting only the outer layer of the skin, causing redness, pain, and no blistering.
- Enumerate the suitable ICD-10 codes for a variety of health conditions and happenings.
- Recognize the specific codes for burn injuries and their severities.
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Hannah MartinApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
T20.12XA is the correct code for a first-degree burn of the lip, and X10.0XXA is for contact with hot drinks, which caused the burn.
Learning Objectives
- Enumerate the suitable ICD-10 codes for a variety of health conditions and happenings.
- Recognize the specific codes for burn injuries and their severities.