2025 ICD-10-CM code T75.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Injury - Other and unspecified effects of external causes Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Effects of lightning strike.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the encounter and the services provided.Consult the appropriate modifier guidelines for further clarification.
The medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of injuries resulting from a lightning strike.The severity of the injuries determines the level of care and intervention required.
Emergency medicine, cardiology, critical care, and burn care specialists may be involved depending on the severity of the injuries.Initial assessment and resuscitation are crucial.
In simple words: This code is used when someone is hurt by a lightning strike. The injuries can be anything from minor burns to serious problems like a heart attack or brain damage.Getting immediate medical help is very important.
This code classifies injuries and consequences resulting from a lightning strike.The effects can range from minor skin burns to severe cardiopulmonary arrest, coma, neurological symptoms, myocardial necrosis, and extensive burns.Prompt treatment, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is crucial for survival.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. They are unconscious, pulseless, and apneic. CPR is initiated, and the patient is intubated and ventilated.Cardiac monitoring reveals ventricular fibrillation, which is treated with defibrillation.The patient is admitted to the ICU for further management., A patient is struck by lightning while hiking. They experience temporary paralysis and loss of consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they present to the clinic with minor burns and complain of persistent headaches and dizziness.Neurological examination reveals no significant deficits. The patient is advised to follow up if symptoms worsen., A patient sustains superficial burns to the extremities and mild respiratory distress after being near a lightning strike.They report chest pain and palpitations.EKG reveals sinus tachycardia.The patient is treated for burns and closely monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
Detailed description of the incident, including the time and location of the lightning strike.Comprehensive physical examination documenting all injuries, including burn assessment using the appropriate method (e.g., Lund and Browder chart).Electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac enzyme levels, and other relevant laboratory tests should be documented.Neurological examination to assess for any cognitive or motor deficits.Documentation of all interventions and treatment provided, including CPR, intubation, medications administered, and the patient's response. Discharge instructions and follow-up plans should also be documented.
** This code should only be used when the effects are directly attributable to a lightning strike.Excludes adverse effects not elsewhere classified (T78.-) and electrical burns (T20-T31).
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Neurology, Burn Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office