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
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
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 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S41.102A [convert to ICD-9-CM] Unspecified open wound of left upper arm, initial encounter
Gunshot wound of knee; Open wound of knee ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S91.009A [convert to ICD-9-CM] Unspecified open wound, unspecified ankle, initial encounter Gunshot wound of ankle; Open wound of ankle
Z87. 828 - Personal history of other (healed) physical injury and trauma. ICD-10-CM. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the National Center for Health Statistics; 2018.
A gunshot wound is a puncture wound. Puncture wounds do not bleed much unless a blood vessel has been injured. However, an object that goes into the soft tissues beneath the skin can carry germs deep into the body.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R53. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R53.
Gunshot wounds are complex, violent, traumatic injuries commonly encountered in forensic practice. These injuries are caused by penetration of the body with projectiles ejected from a barrel due to the ignition of gunpowder. The study of these injuries is also called wound ballistics.
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.
The wound care (97597-97598) and debridement codes (11042-11047) are used for debridement of wounds that are intended to heal by secondary intention. Some conditions that support medical necessity include infections, chronic venous ulcers, and diabetic ulcers, to name a few.
Z72. 3 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 Z72.
728.2=Use this code for muscle wasting and atrophy due to disuse, where the condition is not classified elsewhere.
Physical deconditioning is a process that affects all areas of the body after a long period of inactivity. This could include an inactive lifestyle or extended bedrest, especially after a severe injury or chronic disease.
Types of WoundsPenetrating wounds. Puncture wounds. Surgical wounds and incisions. Thermal, chemical or electric burns. Bites and stings. Gunshot wounds, or other high velocity projectiles that can penetrate the body.Blunt force trauma. Abrasions. Lacerations. Skin tears.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an entry gunshot wound? The wound is normally smaller in diameter than the projectile that makes the wound.
Penetrating wounds are those in which the missile enters the head and does not exit. Perforating wounds are ones in which the missile enters the head, passes through, and exits the head.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
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.