icd 10 code for s71.109a

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Unspecified open wound, unspecified thigh, initial encounter. S71.109A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Unspecified open wound, unspecified thigh, initial encounter
S71. 109A 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 S71. 109A became effective on October 1, 2021.

Full Answer

What is the ICD 10 code for MVC?

V89.2XXAICD-10 code V89. 2XXA for Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Transport accidents .

What is the ICD 10 code for trauma?

Injury, unspecified ICD-10-CM T14. 90XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 913 Traumatic injury with mcc. 914 Traumatic injury without mcc.

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified cause of injury?

Y99. 9 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 multiple traumatic injuries?

T07.XXXAT07. XXXA - Unspecified multiple injuries [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of hip and thigh (S71). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Approximate Synonyms

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

Convert S71.109A to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S71.109A 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

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #604-605 - Trauma to the skin, subcut tissue and breast with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code S71.109A and a single ICD9 code, 890.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

The ICD code S21 is used to code Chest injury

A chest injury is any form of physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart and lungs. Chest injuries account for 25% of all deaths from traumatic injury. Typically chest injuries are caused by blunt mechanisms such as motor vehicle collisions or penetrating mechanisms such as stabbings.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #604-605 - Trauma to the skin, subcut tissue and breast with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code S21.109A and a single ICD9 code, 875.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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