icd 10 code for dog bite of left ankle

by Dr. Connor Luettgen 5 min read

S91.052A

What is the ICD 10 code for open bite left ankle?

Open bite, left ankle, initial encounter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code S91.052A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S91.052A became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is the ICD 10 code for dog bite?

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W54.0XXA Bitten by dog, initial encounter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt W54.0XXA 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 open bite of toe?

S91.152A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Open bite of left great toe w/o damage to nail, init encntr The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S91.152A became effective on October 1, 2020.

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What is the ICD-10 code for a dog bite?

W54.0XXAICD-10-CM Code for Bitten by dog, initial encounter W54. 0XXA.

What is ICD-10 code for ankle wound?

Open wound of ankle, foot and toes ICD-10-CM S91. 001A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is code Z71 89?

ICD-10 code Z71. 89 for Other specified counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is the ICD 9 code for dog bite?

E906.0E906. 0 Dog bite - ICD-9-CM Vol. 1 Diagnostic Codes.

How do you code a wound in ICD-10?

The types of open wounds classified in ICD-10-CM are laceration without foreign body, laceration with foreign body, puncture wound without foreign body, puncture wound with foreign body, open bite, and unspecified open wound. For instance, S81. 812A Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, initial encounter.

What is the ICD-10 code for wound care?

01 for Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

Can Z76 89 be a primary diagnosis?

The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is Z76. 89, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first. That is the MDC that the patient will be grouped into.

What is ICD-10 code Z23?

Inoculations and Vaccinations ICD-10-CM Coding Code Z23, which is used to identify encounters for inoculations and vaccinations, indicates that a patient is being seen to receive a prophylactic inoculation against a disease.

Is Z76 89 a billable code?

Z76. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How do you code a dog bite?

ICD-Code W54. 0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter.

What is the ICD-10 code for dog scratch?

Top 10 most common injuries related to non-venomous animalsICD-10 CodeICD-9 CodeICD-10 DescriptionW540XXAE9060Bitten by dog, initial encounterW5501XAE9063Bitten by cat, initial encounterW540XXDE9060Bitten by dog, subsequent encounterW5503XAE9068Scratched by cat, initial encounter6 more rows

What is the ICD-10 code for dog bite face?

S01.459AOpen bite of unspecified cheek and temporomandibular area, initial encounter. S01. 459A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does obesity unspecified mean?

Having a high amount of body fat (body mass index [bmi] of 30 or more). Having a high amount of body fat. A person is considered obese if they have a body mass index (bmi) of 30 or more.

What does encounter for screening for other disorder mean?

Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.

What is the diagnosis code for preventive care?

121, Z00. 129, Z00. 00, Z00. 01 “Prophylactic” diagnosis codes are considered Preventive.

What is the ICD-10 code for parental concern about child?

ICD-10 Code for Parent-child conflict- Z62. 82- Codify by AAPC.

ICD-10 Code: W54.0XXA – Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter

ICD-Code W54.0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is E906.0.

General ICD-10 Information

ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health problems) is now on its 10th revision. ICD-10 codes are the byproduct of that revision. This medical classification list is generated by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is used to help healthcare providers identify and code health conditions.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Open bite, left ankle

Non-specific codes like S91.052 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 open bite, left ankle:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Information for Patients

Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

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