Asked by Mackenzie McBride on Jun 15, 2024
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William has a second-degree sunburn. This will be coded with:
A) L55.0.
B) L55.1.
C) L55.2.
D) L55.9.
Second-Degree Sunburn
A type of sunburn that involves the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and some part of the dermis, causing redness, swelling, and blistering.
- Comprehend the distinctions in coding for acute versus chronic health conditions.
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FI
Franklin IsaiasJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to ICD-10-CM, a second-degree sunburn is coded under L55.1.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the distinctions in coding for acute versus chronic health conditions.