icd 10 code for abrasion left arm

by Prof. Laverne Torphy II 7 min read

Abrasion of left upper arm, initial encounter. S40.812A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S40.812A became effective on October 1, 2018.

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What is the ICD 10 code for abrasion of upper arm?

Oct 01, 2021 · Abrasion of left forearm, initial encounter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code S50.812A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S50.812A became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for left upper arm fracture?

Oct 01, 2021 · Abrasion of left upper arm, initial encounter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code S40.812A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S40.812A became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for left forearm abrasion?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S40.812 Abrasion of left upper arm 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code S40.812 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S40.812 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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What is the ICD 10 code for abrasion left forearm?

S50.812AAbrasion of left forearm, initial encounter S50. 812A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for Scratch?

ICD-10 code W50. 4 for Accidental scratch by another person is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

What is Z51 89?

ICD-10 code Z51. 89 for Encounter for other specified aftercare is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is I10 diagnosis?

Essential (primary) hypertension: I10 That code is I10, Essential (primary) hypertension. As in ICD-9, this code includes “high blood pressure” but does not include elevated blood pressure without a diagnosis of hypertension (that would be ICD-10 code R03. 0).

What is diagnosis code Z51 11?

11: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy.

Can Z51 89 be a primary DX?

The code Z51. 89 describes a circumstance which influences the patient's health status but not a current illness or injury. The code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

What is the ICD 10 code for CVA?

I63.99.

Is I10 a valid ICD-10 code?

I10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is diagnosis code i50 9?

9: Heart failure, unspecified.

What codes according to ICD-10 guidelines describe a patient that has hypertension with left heart failure?

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Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm (S40). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Convert S40.812A to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S40.812A its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm (S40). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Abrasion of left upper arm

Non-specific codes like S40.812 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for abrasion of left upper arm:

Information for Patients

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

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