Which of the following burns would destroy all layers of the skin?
- First degree
- Second degree
- Third degree
- Deep third degree
A third-degree burn destroys all the layers of the skin.
Third Degree: Destruction of all layers of the skin, with possible involvement of the subcutaneous fat, muscle, and bone.
Which of the following burns would show blisters on the skin?
- First degree
- Second degree
- Third degree
- Deep third degree
A second-degree burn will show blisters on the skin.
Second Degree: Blisters on the skin; involvement of the epidermis and the dermis layers.
Which of the following burns would show redness of the epidermis?
- First degree
- Second degree
- Third degree
- Deep third degree
A first-degree burn shows redness of the epidermis.
First Degree: Redness of the epidermis (skin).
When coding a burn, which character in the code identifies the severity of the burn?
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
- Fifth
The fourth character for each category identifies the severity of the burn.
Burn: Injury by heat, fire, or a chemical.
How many codes are needed to properly report a burn diagnosis?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
There are three codes to report a burn: site/severity, extent, and external cause.
Burn: Injury by heat, fire, or a chemical.
What acronym do coders need to remember when coding burns?
- S/S.E
- S/S.E.E.
- S.E.E.
- S.E.
S/S = site and severity, E = extent, and E = external cause.
Burn: Injury by heat, fire, or a chemical.
Which of the following burns would show necrosis?
- First degree
- Second degree
- Third degree
- Deep third degree
A deep third-degree burn will show necrosis.
Third Degree: Destruction of all layers of the skin, with possible involvement of the subcutaneous fat, muscle, and bone.
What is the correct code for a second-degree burn of the right palm, initial encounter?
- T23.151A
- T23.251A
- T23.351A
- T23.451A
T23.251A is the correct code for a second-degree burn of the right palm. T23.251A: Index>burn>palm>right>second degree>initial encounter.
Second Degree: Blisters on the skin; involvement of the epidermis and the dermis layers.
When coding a burn, which of the following should be the first-listed diagnosis?
- Site
- Site and severity
- Extent
- External cause
Your first-listed code will be a combination code that reports both the site and severity of injury.
Severity: The level of seriousness.
Which of the following is used to estimate the extent of burns?
- Rule of fives
- Rule of nines
- Rule of sides
- Rule of skin
The rule of nines is used to estimate the extent of burns.
Rule Of Nines: A general division of the whole body portioned out to represent 9 percent used for estimating the extent of a burn.
Calvin Cutler was drinking a cup of coffee when he burned his lip. He got a first-degree burn from the hot coffee. What codes are assigned?
- T20.12XA, X10.0XXA
- T20.22XA, X10.0XXA
- T20.32XA, X10.0XXA
- T20.42XA, X10.0XXA
T20.12XA and X10.0XXA are the codes assigned for a patient with a first-degree burn of the lip from drinking hot coffee. T20.12XA: Index>burn>lip>first degree>initial encounter. X10.0XXA: External Causes index>burn>hot>drink>initial encounter.
First Degree: Redness of the epidermis (skin).
What is the correct code for sunburn, third degree?
- L55.0
- L55.1
- L55.2
- L55.3
The correct code for a third-degree sunburn is L55.2. L55.2: Index>sunburn>third degree.
Third Degree: Destruction of all layers of the skin, with possible involvement of the subcutaneous fat, muscle, and bone.
What is the correct code for a patient with solar keratosis?
- L57.0
- L57.1
- L57.2
- L57.3
L57.0 is the correct code for a patient with solar keratosis. L57.0: Index>keratosis>solar.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.