Allysaloop
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Hello there,
Just wanted to get some different opinions if possible. When there is a gunshot wound through and through, can S31.643A be used? I was under the impression that "with foreign body" means the round would have to be retained in the body, but this is a Practicode case that states the round wasn't located. I used S31.633A but was told this is incorrect, the explanation being that the bullet is a foreign body even if not retained. I understand the bullet is a foreign body, but just don't understand how it can be coded as a retained foreign body when it isn't. Anyone else encounter this case or anything similar? Thank you in advance for your time and help!
Just wanted to get some different opinions if possible. When there is a gunshot wound through and through, can S31.643A be used? I was under the impression that "with foreign body" means the round would have to be retained in the body, but this is a Practicode case that states the round wasn't located. I used S31.633A but was told this is incorrect, the explanation being that the bullet is a foreign body even if not retained. I understand the bullet is a foreign body, but just don't understand how it can be coded as a retained foreign body when it isn't. Anyone else encounter this case or anything similar? Thank you in advance for your time and help!