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Also known as
Struck by objects
Injuries caused by being struck by various objects.
Accidents involving moving objects
Accidents caused by moving objects like vehicles and machinery.
Place of occurrence of external cause
Codes indicating the location where the injury occurred.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Was the patient struck by an object?
Yes
Was it a projectile?
No
Incorrect diagnosis. Re-evaluate.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Struck by Object |
Caught in/between Objects |
Contact with Objects and Equipment |
Patient presents with injuries sustained after being struck by an object. The patient reports being hit by [object that struck patient] resulting in [chief complaint, e.g., head pain, extremity pain, laceration]. Mechanism of injury details include [describe how the incident occurred, e.g., falling object, projectile, moving machinery]. The patient's location at the time of the incident was [location of incident, e.g., construction site, home, factory]. On examination, the patient exhibits [physical findings, e.g., tenderness, swelling, bruising, laceration, abrasion, deformity]. Neurological assessment reveals [neurological status, e.g., intact, altered mental status, focal neurological deficits]. Vital signs are as follows: blood pressure [blood pressure reading], heart rate [heart rate reading], respiratory rate [respiratory rate reading], and temperature [temperature reading]. Differential diagnosis includes contusion, abrasion, laceration, fracture, internal injury, and concussion. Initial treatment includes [initial treatment provided, e.g., pain management, wound care, immobilization, ice application]. Imaging studies ordered include [imaging studies, e.g., X-ray, CT scan, MRI]. Patient education provided regarding [patient education, e.g., wound care, pain management, follow-up instructions]. The patient's condition is currently [patient condition, e.g., stable, guarded] and will require [further management, e.g., observation, specialist consultation, surgical intervention]. ICD-10 code W20.XXX to be confirmed based on final diagnosis. Follow-up appointment scheduled for [date of follow-up]. Struck by object injury, blunt force trauma, trauma management, and occupational injury are relevant keywords for this case.