CPCA ICD-10-CM Coding for Skin 2

Question 1

A patient is diagnosed with a stage 3 pressure ulcer of the right heel. Which ICD-10-CM code applies?

Accepted Answer

L89.613

Answer

L89.613 is the correct code for a stage 3 pressure ulcer of the right heel in ICD-10-CM.

Question 2

What ICD-10-CM code category is used for non-pressure chronic ulcers of the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

L97

Answer

Category L97 covers non-pressure chronic ulcers of the lower limb, not elsewhere classified.

Question 3

When coding a burn, which 7th character indicates the encounter is for aftercare of a healing burn?

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

The 7th character 'D' indicates a subsequent encounter for a healing burn in ICD-10-CM.

Question 4

A patient presents with a second-degree burn of the left palm. Which code is correct?

Accepted Answer

T23.252A

Answer

T23.252A represents a second-degree burn of the left palm, initial encounter.

Question 5

What is the ICD-10-CM code for an unstageable pressure ulcer of the sacral region?

Accepted Answer

L89.150

Answer

L89.150 represents an unstageable pressure ulcer of the sacral region.

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