{"id":20768,"date":"2016-03-18T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosseducation.edu\/?p=20768"},"modified":"2016-03-18T10:00:44","modified_gmt":"2016-03-18T14:00:44","slug":"12-real-icd-10-codes-sure-to-confuse-and-amuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosseducation.edu\/blog\/12-real-icd-10-codes-sure-to-confuse-and-amuse\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Real ICD-10 Codes Sure to Confuse and Amuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Ross<\/a>For many, part of the appeal of pursuing education for a career in medical billing and coding<\/a> is being a part of the healthcare team without clinical duties or high levels of direct patient contact. But don\u2019t for a moment think that makes the job of a medical biller and coder lack humor. In fact, they probably get just as many laughs as anyone, maybe more. Although looking through ICD-10 diagnoses, which recently replaced ICD-9<\/a>, may not sound laugh-worthy, to the trained eye, there is plenty to entertain!<\/p>\n

There are a variety of codes that are memorized by medical billers because they are so frequently used. However, some people seem to have a knack for getting injured in some very unique ways. Even though these codes aren\u2019t commonly used (we hope!), they still have to exist for when the situation arises.<\/p>\n

Enjoy 12 such codes that got us laughing and are sure to get a chuckle from a medical biller you know! We sincerely hope that none of these things happen to you – be careful out there!<\/p>\n

1. V97.33XD:<\/strong> Sucked into jet engine, subsequent encounter<\/h4>\n

\"jet<\/a>Not only did the patient get sucked into a jet engine and survive it (how?!), but then they only survived to get sucked into an engine for a SECOND time. We\u2019re really not sure how that happened, but maybe it\u2019s time to steer clear of jet engines?<\/p>\n

*So, we discovered that this actually means that this is their second encounter with a doctor for this event, but it\u2019s a little less dramatic than their second terrifying experience with a jet engine\u2019s insides.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. W55.42XA:<\/strong> Struck by pig, initial encounter<\/h4>\n

Apparently pigs aren\u2019t always cuddly and gentle. In fact, they may be surprisingly volatile, especially if you get in their way. So, to avoid being struck by a pig the initial time, much less any additional times, bring snacks and just try to stay out of their way.<\/p>\n

*Big Major Cay, an island in the Bahamas, has a group of swimming pigs that will come right out to boats. So, when on vacation in the islands, be careful in the water.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. V00.01XA:<\/strong> Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with roller-skater, initial encounter<\/h4>\n


\nNow this is one that we could actually see happening. Picture it – you\u2019re on your phone, checking status updates, and you hear someone coming. You look up just too late and BAM!, you get nailed by a rogue roller skater who laughs and keeps going.<\/p>\n

*Do people still go roller skating?<\/em><\/p>\n

4. W22.01XA:<\/strong> Walked into wall, initial encounter<\/h4>\n

Okay, now this one has happened to all of us. Mornings can be tough, and doors can sometimes be hard to find. Just do us a favor and watch where you\u2019re going!<\/p>\n

*How many of these people were texting and walking? It\u2019s dangerous!<\/em>
\n[clear]<\/p>\n

5. Y92.252:<\/strong> Hurt at the Opera<\/h4>\n

\"opera<\/a>
\nWe really want to know exactly how many people have had to use this code. Also, *how* were they hurt at the opera? Was it inner ear damage? Or did they trip and fall down the stairs?<\/p>\n

*Honestly, we think it was probably those monocles. They look dangerous.<\/em>
\n[clear]<\/p>\n

6. Y93.D1: Accident while knitting or crocheting<\/h4>\n

\"Pink<\/a>Those giant needles seem dangerous! Or maybe it was just severe finger cramps? We also feel obligated to say that driving while knitting or crocheting is *never* a good idea and would likely lead to this code being used. It\u2019s just *knot* a good idea!<\/p>\n

*See what we did there?<\/em>
\n[clear]<\/p>\n

7. V91.07XA: Burn due to water skis on fire, initial encounter<\/h4>\n

We\u2019re not sure who the person was that required the creation of this code, but we would love to meet them. Check out this video of someone attempting this.