icd 10 code for cervical contusion

by Dr. Jorge Swift III 6 min read

Valid for Submission
ICD-10:S10.93XA
Short Description:Contusion of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter
Long Description:Contusion of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter

What is the ICD-10 code for Contusion?

Contusion of thorax, unspecified, initial encounter

S20. 20XA 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 S20. 20XA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for hematoma neck?

S10.93XA
ICD-10-CM Code for Contusion of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter S10. 93XA.

What is the ICD-10 code for multiple contusions?

2015/16 ICD-10-CM T14. 8 Other injury of unspecified body region.

What is DX code Z51 89?

Valid for Submission
ICD-10:Z51.89
Short Description:Encounter for other specified aftercare
Long Description:Encounter for other specified aftercare

What is a contusion in the neck?

A contusion (kun-TOO-zhun), or bruise, of the face, scalp, or neck is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue in those areas.

Is a contusion a hematoma?

A bruise, also known as a contusion, typically appears on the skin after trauma such as a blow to the body. It occurs when the small veins and capillaries under the skin break. A hematoma is a collection (or pooling) of blood outside the blood vessel.

How do you code multiple contusions?

Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter

93XA 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 S00. 93XA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is a contusion wound?

A contusion, or bruise, is caused by a direct blow to the body that can cause damage to the surface of the skin and to deeper tissues as well depending on the severity of the blow. Signs & Symptoms.

Is a contusion serious?

A contusion can be minor or severe, and may result in heavy swelling or significant swelling. Generally, contusion is considered a more serious injury compared to a concussion, because it involves structural damage to the brain's blood vessels.Sep 19, 2016

What is diagnosis code Z51 11?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z51. 11: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy.

Is Z47 89 a primary diagnosis?

1, we need to report first Z47. 89 Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, as the Primary diagnosis followed by Z98.Jan 14, 2020

Are there ICD-10 procedure codes?

ICD-10-PCS will be the official system of assigning codes to procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States. ICD-10-PCS codes will support data collection, payment and electronic health records. ICD-10-PCS is a medical classification coding system for procedural codes.

Can a cervical spine injury occur without spinal cord injury?

Injuries to the cervical spine may occur with or without associated spinal cord injury. When there is an associated spinal cord injury, it typically is listed first. Injuries of the spinal cord must be documented as:

What is the S13 code?

Codes for dislocation and sprains of the joints and ligaments of the neck are found in category S13. This category includes specific codes for traumatic rupture of the disc (S13.0-), subluxation, and dislocation at each interspace (S13.1-), plus sprain of ligaments such as the anterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine (S13.4-).

What is the term for a spinal cord injury?

Injuries of the spinal cord must be documented as: Concussion/edema – There is bruising, inflammation and/or bleeding at the site of the injury, typically causing temporary loss of function, but as the injury heals, most patients experience full recovery of motor and sensory function.

What is traumatic spondylolisthesis?

Traumatic spondylolisthesis refers to a slippage or displacement of the vertebrae from an acute injury, and the severity of the injury can vary significantly. For this reason, traumatic spondylolisthesis is classified as Type I, II, IIA, or III.

What is the most common type of fracture?

At the C2 (axis) vertebra, one of the most common types of fracture is a traumatic spondylolisthesis, which also may be referred to as a Hangman’s fracture. Traumatic spondylolisthesis refers to a slippage or displacement of the vertebrae from an acute injury, and the severity of the injury can vary significantly.

What is a dens fracture?

Dens fractures also are classified by type, with the most common dens fracture being a Type II. A Type II fracture occurs at the base of the dens and is usually transverse. Type I dens fractures are rare and involve an oblique avulsion type of fracture of the tip of the dens.

Who is Lauri Gray?

Lauri Gray, RHIT, CPC, has worked in the health information management field for 30 years. She began her career as a health records supervisor in a multi-specialty clinic. Following that she worked in the managed care industry as a contracting and coding specialist for a major HMO. Most recently she has worked as a clinical technical editor of coding and reimbursement print and electronic products. She has also taught medical coding at the College of Eastern Utah. Areas of expertise include: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure coding, physician coding and reimbursement, claims adjudication processes, third-party reimbursement, RBRVS and fee schedule development. She is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

What causes neck pain?

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S14.5XXA 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.

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