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Teresa is being seen today in the urgent care center after spilling a pot of boiling water over her stomach and legs, which resulted in second-degree burns. In which ICD-10 series will you locate the code for her treatment?
A) C00-D49
B) G00-G99
C) L00-L99
D) S00-T88
E) V01-Y99
ICD-10 Series
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, a medical coding system used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.
Second-Degree Burns
Burns that involve the first and second layers of skin, often causing blisters and severe pain.
Urgent Care
Healthcare services provided for conditions or injuries that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening.
- Understand the structure and organization of the ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding systems.
- Identify the proper use of ICD-10 code ranges for specific medical conditions and procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and organization of the ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding systems.
- Identify the proper use of ICD-10 code ranges for specific medical conditions and procedures.
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