32-year old female was burned by hot grease in her kitchen 1 week ago, she is seen in the hospital-based wound clinic for large dressing changes on both upper extremities following second-degree burns to both arms. This is accomplished without requirring anesthesia.
Can anyone help me with the ICD-9-CM and CPT Codes??????
32-year old female was burned by hot grease in her kitchen 1 week ago, she is seen in the hospital-based wound clinic for large dressing changes on both upper extremities following second-degree burns to both arms. This is accomplished without requirring anesthesia.
Can anyone help me with the ICD-9-CM and CPT Codes??????
Sure! I can help you find the appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT codes for this scenario.
For the ICD-9-CM codes, we need to identify the codes that represent the burns and the location of the burns on both upper extremities. Second-degree burns can be coded as "partial-thickness burns" in ICD-9-CM. The specific codes would depend on the location and extent of the burns.
As for the CPT codes, they are used to describe the specific procedures performed during the visit. In this case, the dressing changes for both upper extremities would need to be coded.
Since ICD-9-CM has been replaced by ICD-10-CM, it would be best to use the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes instead. Nevertheless, I can provide you with an example of how to find the ICD-9-CM and CPT codes for this case.
For ICD-9-CM codes, you would start by identifying the correct category:
- The category for burns is "940-949."
- Next, find the subcategory that corresponds to "burns of multiple sites" (946).
- Finally, select the code that specifically represents the second-degree burns on the arms.
For CPT codes, you would look for the appropriate code related to dressing changes:
- The category for these procedures is "99XXX."
- Within this category, identify the specific code that represents "dressings and/or debridement" related to burns or wounds.
Please note that this information is just an example for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, and you should consult the current ICD-10-CM and CPT code books or websites for the most accurate and up-to-date codes.