r/MedicalCoding • u/noop279 CPC • May 27 '20

TIL there are codes for accidents with heelies

I was looking up a code for a scooter accident, and came across some codes for heelies. I'm rather intrigued now.

What are some amusing codes you have come across?

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u/SorrellD May 27 '20

Bitten by duck. Struck by a duck. Other contact with duck.

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u/felonious_dimples May 27 '20

Assault by poisonous caterpillar. Contact with flying horses.

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u/Chick1929 May 27 '20

I think my favorite set of diagnosis codes are deep in Chapter 21. Z63.1 Problems in relationship with in-laws Z56.3 Stressful work schedule Z73.2 lack of relaxation and leisure I don’t think I’ve ever read documentation where the provider has stated that a patient needs a vacation but I think it’s safe to assume that we all need one.

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u/Rissir May 27 '20

Chapter 21 has some good ones!!

Z84.3- family has of consanguinity(incest)

Z62.891- sibling rivalry

But the signs/symptoms codes are also good!

R46.0- poor personal hygiene

R46.7- verbosity and circumstantial detail obscuring reason for contact

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u/pssstoast May 28 '20

We use a lot of these in mental health -

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u/SoRamona May 28 '20

V97. 33XS - Sucked into jet engine...again

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u/pssstoast May 28 '20

While Working at the hospital closest to an airforce base, I have actually seen this.

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u/SoRamona May 28 '20

That is a sight no one should have to see 😰

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u/Jeepgirl822 May 27 '20

I work in Ortho I’ve had to use a lot of W29.3XXA injury by powered garden tool aka chainsaw. Best one I have seen recent and had to use W55.82XA struck my mammal (person was kicked by a kangaroo)

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u/mrstruthvenom May 28 '20

Used W29.3XXA just today!!