2025 ICD-10-CM code X99.0

Assault by sharp glass.

Ensure that the primary code accurately reflects the nature of the injuries, and that X99.0 is only used as a secondary code to indicate the external cause of the injuries.Proper use of seventh characters (A, D, S) is essential to specify the encounter.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of injuries resulting from an assault involving sharp glass, requiring medical intervention for diagnosis, treatment, and management.

Documentation of the assault, the type of sharp glass object involved, and the resulting injuries is crucial for appropriate coding.The physician's role involves providing thorough patient assessment, treatment of the injuries, and accurate documentation.

IMPORTANT Related codes include other types of assault (e.g., X99.1 for assault by knife, X99.2 for assault by sword or dagger).The choice of code depends on the specific object used in the assault.

In simple words: This code is used when someone is hurt in an attack involving broken glass.The doctor will also use a code describing the specific injuries.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies injuries resulting from an assault involving a sharp glass object.It is used as a secondary code, following a code from another chapter specifying the nature of the injury sustained.Additional 7th digits are required (A=initial encounter, D=subsequent encounter, S=sequela).

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after being attacked with a broken beer bottle, resulting in lacerations to the face and arm.Codes for the specific injuries (e.g., lacerations) would be primary, with X99.0 as a secondary code., A child is injured by a shard of glass from a broken window during a break-in.The primary code would reflect the nature of the injury, while X99.0 would be used as a secondary code to indicate the external cause., A bar fight results in a patron sustaining deep cuts from a broken glass. The treating physician will record the exact nature of the wounds sustained, and will use X99.0 to show the causation of the wounds.

Comprehensive documentation is crucial. This includes a detailed description of the assault (including the type of glass object), the location and extent of the injuries, and any treatment provided.Supporting documentation may include photographs of the injuries and witness statements.

** This code should be used in conjunction with codes that describe the specific injuries sustained as a result of the assault.Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

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