Thanksgiving Day, while a time for celebration and gratitude, can sometimes present unforeseen medical challenges. To assist healthcare providers in accurately coding these instances, we have compiled a list of relevant Thanksgiving ICD-10 codes.
Here are a couple of Thanksgiving ICD-10 codes you might find useful this Thanksgiving season:
W61.43: Pecked by a Turkey, Initial Encounter: Turkeys can be feisty creatures, especially during the holiday season. If a patient has been the unfortunate victim of a turkey attack, this code can be used to document the injury. Be sure to specify whether it’s an initial, subsequent, or sequela encounter.
W60: Contact with Sharp Leaves: Raking leaves can be a peaceful autumn activity, but it can also lead to cuts and scratches. This Thanksgiving ICD-10 code can be used to bill for injuries sustained while engaging in this seasonal chore.
ICD-10 Code Y92.7: Farm Injuries: When farms open their doors to visitors, the potential for accidents rises. To accurately categorize these incidents, specific codes are used to identify the injury location: Y92.71 for barn accidents, Y92.72 for those occurring in a chicken coop, and Y92.73 for orchard-related injuries.
ICD-10 Code T78.40: Food Allergy: Office potlucks can sometimes lead to food allergy reactions. When coding these incidents, it’s important to be specific about the allergen to secure accurate reimbursement.
ICD-10 Code W14: Fall from a Tree: If someone sustains an injury from falling out of a tree, this code can be used. It’s important to note that this code classifies the type of accident, not the specific injury itself.
ICD-10 Code Z72.820: Sleep Deprivation: This Z code is used to classify cases of insufficient sleep. It’s important to distinguish this from insomnia (G47.0X) to ensure accurate billing.
ICD-10 Code Z63.1: Family Problems this code is used to identify visits related to family disputes or conflicts. Remember to include relevant procedural codes for accurate billing.
ICD-10 Code S76.312A: Hamstring Strain: If you’ve experienced a pulled hamstring from a friendly game of football, these Thanksgiving ICD-10 codes can be used to document the injury. Most injuries affecting the hip and thigh region are classified within the S70-S79 range.
ICD-10 Code W29.1: Electric Knife Injury: While carving a turkey, accidents with electric knives can happen. To accurately bill for treatment, be specific about the type of injury sustained.
ICD-10 Code V84.6: Agricultural Vehicle Injury: If you’ve been injured while operating a farm vehicle, this code can be used to document the incident. For accurate billing, be specific about the type of injury sustained.
ICD-10 Code W29: Power Tool Injury: If you’ve sustained an injury while using a power tool for yard work, such as a leaf blower, this code can be used. However, to accurately bill for treatment, be specific about the tool involved and the type of injury.
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May your day be filled with joy, togetherness, and countless reasons to give thanks? Here’s to a season of gratitude and continued collaboration!
Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving!
As the holiday season approaches, we’ll be sharing another post soon with specific codes for Christmas.