tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 9

Reader Question: Look for Signs of Abuse

  Question: What are some of the signs of physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse in a child? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: There are several signs and symptoms to look for in children who may be the subject of abuse. Look for the following for physical abuse: Unexplained injuries, such as burns (e.g., 943.21, Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand; blisters, epidermal loss [second degree]; forearm), bites (e.g., 882.0, Open wound of hand except finger[s] alone; without mention of complication), bruises (e.g., 922.31, Contusion of trunk; back), broken bones (e.g., 821...

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