Recommendations needed for what ICD-10 code/codes to use for a patient seen for eyes super glued shut? I am baffled on this one! Nothing seems to fit this scenario
Thanks,
Jolene
Thanks,
Jolene
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Wiki super glues eyes shut? Help with ICD-10
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Pam Warren
True Blue
I walked this through the encoder, and there's no actual code for this scenario, which is interesting, because I am sure it has happened more than once.
There's no 'other specified' injury of eyelid (since 'injury' is my best guess with regards to this scenario) , and "injury of eyelid" falls under unspecified injury of face/head, S09.93XA. The S05 section is specific to eye/orbit, not lid.
There's no 'other specified' injury of eyelid (since 'injury' is my best guess with regards to this scenario) , and "injury of eyelid" falls under unspecified injury of face/head, S09.93XA. The S05 section is specific to eye/orbit, not lid.
Thank you for reviewing this! I appreciate your feedback.
TinaK
Guest
Icd-10
Take a look at S00.20
Take a look at S00.20
Mayzoo
Expert
I know it has happened before. Decades ago, I audited an emergency room chart in which some did this for one eye only.
Hazards of "lying in bed, holding glue above head, and trying to open the tube."
Hazards of "lying in bed, holding glue above head, and trying to open the tube."