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A five year old is brought into the ER after being attacked by a stray dog. The dog was captured and tested positive for rabies. The patient had a 3 cm laceration on his upper left cheek that requires simple closure, and a 1 cm and 4cm laceration on his upper left arm requiring layered repair. After discussions the benefits and risks with the patients parents, they decided to have an IM rabies vaccination administered by the physician due to the patients rabies exposure.

A. S41.109A, S01.411A, Z23, 12013, 12031-51, 12032-51, 96372-51, 90375
B. S41.112A, S01.411A, Z20.3, 12032, 12013-51, 90460-51, 90675
C. S41.112A, S01.411A, Z23, 12032, 12013-51, 90471-51, 90675-51
D. S41.112A, S01.411A, Z20.3, 12032, 12013-51, 90460-51, 90375

Respuesta :

Based on the information provided, the correct answer is C. S41.112A, S01.411A, Z23, 12032, 12013-51, 90471-51, 90675-51. Here's a breakdown of each code:

1. S41.112A: This code represents the initial encounter for the treatment of the laceration on the upper left arm.

2. S01.411A: This code represents the initial encounter for the treatment of the laceration on the upper left cheek.

3. Z23: This code represents the administration of a vaccine, specifically the rabies vaccine in this case due to the patient's exposure to the rabid dog.

4. 12032: This code represents the layered closure of the 4 cm laceration on the upper left arm.

5. 12013-51: This code represents the simple closure of the 3 cm laceration on the upper left cheek, with the "-51" modifier indicating that multiple procedures were performed during the same encounter.

6. 90471-51: This code represents the administration of the rabies vaccine, with the "-51" modifier indicating that multiple procedures were performed during the same encounter.

7. 90675-51: This code represents the intramuscular administration of the rabies vaccine, with the "-51" modifier indicating that multiple procedures were performed during the same encounter.

These codes accurately reflect the procedures and treatments mentioned in the scenario. It is important for healthcare professionals to use these codes to document and bill for the services provided to the patient.