Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter. S81.802A 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 S81.802A became effective on October 1, 2018.
Apr 24, 2018 · Within ICD-10-CM, diagnosis codes for open wounds are categorized by: Site — Anatomic location on the body: Depending on the site, the information necessary to select the proper diagnosis... Laterality — e.g., left or right side of the body Encounter (7th character extender) — Initial, subsequent, ...
May 16, 2018 · S71.159 – Open bite, unspecified thigh S71.151 – Open bite, right thigh S71.152 – Open bite, left thigh S71.159 – Open bite, unspecified thigh
2022 ICD-10-CM Codes S91.3*: Open wound of foot. ICD-10-CM Codes. ›. S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. ›. S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot. ›. S91- Open wound of ankle, foot and toes. ›.
S31.159S …… sequela S31.10 Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.100 Unspecified open... S31.11 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.110 Laceration... S31.12 Laceration with foreign body of ...
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:
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.
Sequela are complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of a wound. 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.
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.
Incisions: Typically the result of a sharp object such as a scalpel, knife, or scissors. Mostly linear with sharp, smooth edges. Depending on the depth and site of the wound, an incision can be life threatening, especially if it involves vital organs, major blood vessels, or nerves.
Depending on the depth and site of the wound, an incision can be life threatening, especially if it involves vital organs, major blood vessels, or nerves. Punctures: Small, rounded wounds that result from needles, nails, teeth (bites), or other tapered objects.
Punctures: Small, rounded wounds that result from needles, nails, teeth (bites), or other tapered objects. The wound size, depth, bleeding, and pain relate to the size and force of the causative object. Penetrating: Caused by any object or force that breaks through the skin to the underlying organs or tissue.
An open wound is an injury that causes a break in the skin or mucous membrane. In ICD-9-CM, open wounds are classified to categories 870 to 897. Common types include the following: • Abrasion: caused by rubbing or scraping the skin against a rough or hard surface. Typically, the wound is superficial, and the bleeding is limited.
In ICD-9-CM, a traumatic amputation is considered an open wound classified to categories 870 to 897.
Internal injury of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis is classified to categories 860 to 869.
The affected area becomes swollen, red, tender, and warm to the touch. Cellulitis is classified to categories 681 and 682. The specific code assignment will depend on the site of the cellulitis.
A crush injury of the ankle is located under “Injuries to the Ankle and Foot” (S90 to S99). The category code for a crushed ankle (S97-) is located within this section. There are consistent injury types classified in all the body regions as well as injuries unique to a body region.
When there is a break in the skin, an infection may occur. One type is cellulitis, which involves the inflammation of tissues under the skin. The affected area becomes swollen, red, tender, and warm to the touch. Cellulitis is classified to categories 681 and 682.