Asked by Taylor Groen on May 10, 2024
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Sam Sampson was working at a cheese factory when a vat of boiling liquid cheese accidentally spilled over, landing on Sam. Sam has third-degree burns on both of his posterior forearms, as well as his abdomen and chest. What are the correct codes assigned?
A) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.711A, T22.712A, X12.XXXA, Y92.63
B) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.311A, T22.312A, T31.22, X12.XXXA, Y92.63, Y99.0
C) T21.31XA, T22.711A, T22.712A, T31.23, X12.XXXA, Y92.63
D) T21.31XA, T21.32XA, T22.311D, T22.312AD, X12.XXXA, Y92.63
Third-Degree Burns
The most severe form of burns, penetrating through all layers of the skin and potentially affecting underlying tissues, often requiring medical intervention.
Posterior Forearms
The region of the arms on the opposite side of the palms, extending from the elbow to the wrist, involved in movements and sensations.
Cheese Factory
A facility dedicated to the production and processing of cheese from milk.
- Identify the relevant ICD-10 codes for a range of medical situations and incidents.
- Identify the particular codes allocated to burn injuries and their levels of severity.
Verified Answer
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Samantha WhyteMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
- T21.31XA and T21.32XA: These codes represent the third-degree burns on both posterior forearms.
- T22.311A and T22.312A: These codes represent the third-degree burns on the abdomen and chest.
- T31.22: This code represents the systemic effect of the burn (shock due to the severity and extent of the burns).
- X12.XXXA: This code represents the external cause of the burn (accidental spill of liquid cheese).
- Y92.63: This code represents the place of occurrence (cheese factory).
- Y99.0: This code represents the activity that was being performed at the time of the injury (working at a cheese factory).
- T22.311A and T22.312A: These codes represent the third-degree burns on the abdomen and chest.
- T31.22: This code represents the systemic effect of the burn (shock due to the severity and extent of the burns).
- X12.XXXA: This code represents the external cause of the burn (accidental spill of liquid cheese).
- Y92.63: This code represents the place of occurrence (cheese factory).
- Y99.0: This code represents the activity that was being performed at the time of the injury (working at a cheese factory).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the relevant ICD-10 codes for a range of medical situations and incidents.
- Identify the particular codes allocated to burn injuries and their levels of severity.