Gunshot wound of left lower leg; Open wound of left lower leg ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S41.101A [convert to ICD-9-CM] Unspecified open wound of right upper arm, initial encounter Gunshot wound of right axilla; Gunshot wound of right upper arm; Gunshot wound or right axilla; Open wound of right axilla; Open wound of right upper arm
Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, initial encounter. X95.9XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM X95.9XXA became effective on October 1, 2018.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W34.00 Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun Discharge from firearm NOS; Gunshot wound NOS; Shot NOS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W33.03
To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of X95 that describes the diagnosis 'assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge' in more detail. Ballistic trauma or gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.
The ICD code X95 is used to code Ballistic trauma. Ballistic trauma or gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. The most common forms of trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting, recreational pursuits and criminal activity. ...
ICD Code X95 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of X95 that describes the diagnosis 'assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge' in more detail.
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code X95 is a non-billable code.
Main term entries in the ICD-10-CM index for open wounds can be either the type of wound (e.g., puncture), or the term wound, open. Using either term will allow the coder to find the correct type of wound and anatomical location by using the indented subterms. For example, if you look up puncture wound of the abdomen in the index using the main term Wound, open and then go to the subterms Abdomen, wall, puncture, an instructional note will guide you to “see” Puncture, abdomen, wall.#N#Example 1:
Lacerations are generally caused by trauma or contact with an object. Incisions: Typically the result of a sharp object such as a scalpel, knife, or scissors.
An initial encounter is a visit for the purpose of deciding what treatment is required to repair the wound. Subsequent equates to aftercare treatment. Sequela are complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of a wound. Type of wound — Open wounds include:
Penetrating wounds can be life threatening, causing serious injury, especially if involving vital organs, major blood vessels, or nerves. Gunshot wounds: These are considered to be penetrating wounds that are exclusively caused by bullets from firearms (guns, rifles, etc.).
Penetrating: Caused by any object or force that breaks through the skin to the underlying organs or tissue. These wounds vary in size, shape, and presentation, depending on the cause.
Type of wound — Open wounds include: Abrasions: Shallow, irregular wounds of the upper layers of skin. Caused by skin brushing with either a rough surface or a smooth surface at high speed. Usually present with minor to no bleeding, with some pain that subsides shortly after initial injury.
The puncture wounds on the patient’s hands are not gaping and I think the risks outweigh the benefits of any type of suture closure. The wounds are quite small and I think suturing them would likely increase their risk of infection. IMPRESSION: Dog bite.