Asked by Esmeralda Perez on Jun 19, 2024
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What are the correct codes for ototoxic hearing loss, right ear, after taking gentamicin?
A) H91.01, T36.5X5A
B) H91.02, T36.5X1A
C) H91.01, T36.5X5
D) H91.02, T36.5X1
Ototoxic
Having a toxic effect on the ear or its nerve supply, often referring to drugs or substances that can cause hearing loss or balance disorders.
Gentamicin
An antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, especially those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.
- Understand thoroughly the system for coding a variety of ear conditions.
- Understand how ototoxic medications can lead to hearing loss.
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Chanda KumariJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
H91.01 indicates ototoxic hearing loss in the right ear, and T36.5X5A indicates poisoning by, adverse effect of, and underdosing of aminoglycosides, initial encounter, which includes gentamicin.
Learning Objectives
- Understand thoroughly the system for coding a variety of ear conditions.
- Understand how ototoxic medications can lead to hearing loss.