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Wiki Laceration to tongue self inflicted

Please clarify on self inflicted tongue laceration due to seizure. I have S01512A (laceration) OR S01552A (open bite of oral cavity), not sure which should be primary or can we code both? I am coding X58xxxA for exposure to other specified factors. I do not see an external cause code for...
- LFARDENCPC
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- Jan 23, 2017
- bite biting laceration tongue
- Replies: 0
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Help with dog bite dx coding, please

I have a patient who was seen in the ED and diagnosed with a dog bite of the right lower limb. The ED will use S91.351A as the accident code. Two days later the patient has presented again and been placed in observation but has now been diagnosed with cellulitis to the area of the bite. I...
- jnewell75
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- Aug 1, 2016
- bite sequela seventh character
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding
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Wiki Need Correct Coding for a dx of a cat bite, finger

I am convinced, that a animal bite is an open wound, without having to be stated as open and would code a cat bite of finger with 883.0. However, after discussion with another coder, she always uses contusion, unless the physician documents that it was an open wound and would code a cat bite of...
- chief1kee
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- Nov 17, 2009
- animal bite contusion wound
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding

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