a 12 year old male presents with his father to the emergency department due to open wounds to his arm, hand, and upper leg. The injury occurred when the boy fell on a barbed wire fence at the farm while running in the field. Diagnosis: multiple lacerations to the right forearm, right hand, and left thigh Proceedure: suture repair of the following: single layer closure, 4.0 cm., forearm; layered closure, 3.0 cm.m hand; 6.0 simple repair, thigh
ICD-10-CM REASON FOR VISIT CODE(S):
ICD-10-CM AND CPT CODE(S):
ICD-10-CM Reason for Visit Code(s):
Since the patient is being seen in the emergency department due to open wounds, the ICD-10-CM codes for open wounds should be used to describe the reason for the visit. For this case, the appropriate codes could be S61.000A for open wound of the right forearm, S61.100A for open wound of the right hand, and S71.102A for open wound of the left thigh. The "A" at the end of the codes indicates that this is the initial encounter for the injuries.
ICD-10-CM and CPT Code(s):
Based on the information provided, the following ICD-10-CM and CPT codes can be assigned:
ICD-10-CM codes:
1. S61.000A - Open wound of the right forearm, initial encounter
2. S61.100A - Open wound of the right hand, initial encounter
3. S71.102A - Open wound of the left thigh, initial encounter
CPT codes:
1. 12001 - Simple repair of superficial wounds of the forearm (4.0 cm)
2. 12002 - Layered closure of wounds of the hand (3.0 cm)
3. 12032 - Simple repair of superficial wounds of the thigh (6.0 cm)
These are general codes for suture repairs of the mentioned body parts. The specific CPT codes for the procedure may vary based on factors like complexity and additional procedures performed. It's always recommended to consult the official coding guidelines and documentation to accurately assign the appropriate codes.