Wiki needle stick injury

[marymurk]

how do you usually code a needle stick injury - as a wound or as a superficial injury? documentation does not elaborate - appreciate any input!

 

[shruthi]

As per my knowledge this should be coded as wound open by site followed by E920.5. This is because if you see Wound in alpha index, it includes - by cutting or piercing instrument, puncture etc.

Regards,
Shruthi

how do you usually code a needle stick injury - as a wound or as a superficial injury? documentation does not elaborate - appreciate any input!

 

[marymurk]

Thanks!