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I'm working on a Code A Round-Family Practice-Round 1-Note 2 and I am having such a hard time coming up with the ICD-9 code(s) for the senario. Can someone guide me in the right code range, There could be more than one ICD-9 code but I don't think so. Any help is much appreciated.

Mandy

CHIEF COMPLAINT: Mouth injury.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Joshua, age 11 months, here with mother is being seen on an emergent basis. One hour ago, he fell on a baby walker. Mother noticed a lot of bleeding from the mouth and called and was told to come right in. No loss of consciousness or other injury noted.
ALLERGIES: None known.
MEDICATIONS: None.
EXAMINATION: GENERAL APPEARANCE: Looks well, alert and responsive. Weight: 22 pounds 6 ounces. T: 98.1F. SKIN: Swelling of the upper lip, especially on the left side. Laceration of frenulum with small amount of acute bleeding. HEENT: Teeth do not feel loose. No tenderness to palpation.
IMPRESSION: Laceration of frenulum.
PLAN: Reassured mother that this does not need any special treatment. Recommended soft bland diet for few days while it heals. Recheck p.r.n.
 
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lvfranco2010@hotmail.com said:
Hi,

I'm working on a Code A Round-Family Practice-Round 1-Note 2 and I am having such a hard time coming up with the ICD-9 code(s) for the senario. Can someone guide me in the right code range, There could be more than one ICD-9 code but I don't think so. Any help is much appreciated.

Mandy

CHIEF COMPLAINT: Mouth injury.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Joshua, age 11 months, here with mother is being seen on an emergent basis. One hour ago, he fell on a baby walker. Mother noticed a lot of bleeding from the mouth and called and was told to come right in. No loss of consciousness or other injury noted.
ALLERGIES: None known.
MEDICATIONS: None.
EXAMINATION: GENERAL APPEARANCE: Looks well, alert and responsive. Weight: 22 pounds 6 ounces. T: 98.1F. SKIN: Swelling of the upper lip, especially on the left side. Laceration of frenulum with small amount of acute bleeding. HEENT: Teeth do not feel loose. No tenderness to palpation.
IMPRESSION: Laceration of frenulum.
PLAN: Reassured mother that this does not need any special treatment. Recommended soft bland diet for few days while it heals. Recheck p.r.n.
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959.09 for mouth injury, and you want to used e-code for the falling E888.8
 
Updated resume for CPC-A seeking coding-related position.

I am interested in a job in the Tyler, Texas area.

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career where I may utilize my clerical, medical office, medical coding skills, knowledge, and training in a medical office with advancement in medical coding.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
11/2003 – Present
Greenberg Smoked Turkeys
Tyler, Texas, (903) 595-0725
- Seasonal Office Assistant/Proofreader

08/2009 – 11/2009
Sigal Heart Center
Tyler, Texas, (903) 592-6355
- Medical Records Clerk

05/2004 – 08/2004
University of Texas Health Center
Tyler, Texas, (903) 877-7943
- Temporary Clerical Assistant

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
07/19/2011 - 10/28/2011, 01/2012-Present
Trinity Mother Frances
Tyler, Texas, (903) 531-4435
- Hospitalist Office (05/02/2012-10/11/2012)
- Health at Work (07/19/11-10/27/11; 01/04/12-05/03/12)
- Business Services (01/16/12-05/01/12)
- Gift Shop (02/13/12-04/09/12)

02/2009 – 08/2009
Trinity Mother Frances
Tyler, Texas, (903) 531-4435
- Volunteer (Adult/Student), Hospitalist Office

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AAPC member, 04/30/2010

CERTIFICATIONS
CPC-A, 06/16/2011

EDUCATION
Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas
AAS Degree/Certificate of Proficiency, Medical Office Administrative Assistant, 05/2009
Certificates of Proficiency, Computer Informational Sys.Applic./Mgmt., 08/1993

References available upon request
 
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