Wiki Dermatology

[jayanthi]

Hi
How to code the Diagnosis for the following scenario

Diagnosis : head bleeding
Cause - pt kept uncovered, "strained" to pull root up.
Treatment : Debridement
Electrocautery
pressure dressing

shall we code 998.32 or any other code should be use.

 

[mbort]

was this an open wound on the head from a fall while pulling weeds?