Silly ICD-10 Codes for Holidays
Coding Clarified knows how hard it is to find fun and silly ICD-10 Medical Coding Codes online. We wanted to spread some holiday cheer and show you just how fun Medical Coding can be. Remember, there is a code for that. How fun are these codes? We have codes for most of the major holidays including; New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
January
New Year’s Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
New Year’s Eve is a fun time to celebrate the end of the year and moving to the new year. Happy New Year.
However, we hope that you do not end up in this guys’ shoes after your New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Surprisingly, there is a code for that.
ICD-10 Code F10.129 Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
February
Valentine’s Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
Valentine’s Day is a fun day once a year to celebrate the love of your life. For example, lots of red and pink, roses, hearts, chocolates, cupids and kisses are incorporated in this holiday. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Follow your heart or at least be aware of it this Valentine’s Day. Luckily, there is a code for that.
ICD-10 Code for Palpitations: R00.2
The ICD-10-CM code for palpitations is R00.2, Palpitations. It includes awareness of heartbeat. R00.2 is a symptom code, so use it when the provider documents palpitations without a confirmed underlying cause.
ICD-10 Code R00.2 Palpitations, Awareness of Heartbeat
Don’t suffer from broken heart syndrome this Valentine’s Day. Who knew this code existed?
ICD-10 Code I51.81 Takotsubo syndrome
Watch out for those cupids this Valentine’s Day. After all, they like to strike you with an arrow.
ICD-10 Code W21.89XA Striking against or struck by other sports equipment, initial encounter
March
St. Patrick’s Day Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
St. Patrick’s is known for people partying with green beer and eating Irish food. Luck, green, rainbows and leprechauns are present. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Be careful with the green beer this St. Patrick’s Day. You may end up at a visit with the doc, at least you know we have a code for that.
T65.6X1: Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, accidental (unintentional)
April
Easter Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
This is a fun holiday for kids and families alike. In addition, Easter bunnies, chicks, eggs, Peeps and chocolate are all staples of this entertaining day. Happy Easter.
Eggs are always part of Easter. That is, unless you’re allergic to them. In that case, be sure to use plastic ones to avoid this code.
ICD-10 Code Z91.012 Allergy to Eggs
May
Mother’s Day Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
Mother’s Day is such a nice day to create lasting memories with your family. Cherish the times that you have with the women in your lives. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.
Mothers sure do go through a lot of work during the process of childbirth. Fortunately, they get the care and attention that they need in addition to the newborn.
ICD-10 Code Z39.0 Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
Memorial Day Medical Coding ICD-10 Codes
Memorial Day is a time to honor the service members who gave their lives for our country. Many of us also gather with family and friends at a BBQ.
Belly flops can be painful. Therefore, it may be a good idea to avoid this code this Memorial Day weekend.
ICD-10 Code W16.512A Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury, initial encounter
Food poisoning from potato salad left too long in the sun
T62.8X1A: Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food
July
4th of July, Independence Day Medical Coding ICD-10 Codes
The 4th of July is the annual celebration of nationhood of the United States of America. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence.
Be careful this 4th of July. Stay safe when using fireworks. If your aim is off, you may end up with an explosive surprise. If accidental discharge of firework occurs, rest assured we have a code for that.
ICD-10 Code W39.xxxA Discharge of firework
Keep an eye on your grill when cooking or you may end up burning more than just your food.
ICD-10 Code Y93.G2 Activity, grilling and smoking food
October
Halloween Medical Coding ICD-10 Codes
Halloween is so much fun and is known for dressing up in costumes and going door-to-door trick or treating. Pumpkins are a fun symbol of this holiday does also involve some creepy characters.
For all the vampires out there, remember the sun is not your friend. Sunburns are painful and may cause severe skin damage.
ICD-10 Code X32.XXXS Exposure to sunlight, sequela
Watching scary movies right before bed may not be the best idea. This may lead to excessive nightmares. Luckily, there is a code for that.
F51.5: Nightmare Disorder
During the Halloween season, it’s hard not to run into a few fake spiders. For those of you who have a fear of spiders, good luck.
ICD-10 Code F40.210 Arachnophobia
One of the most spookiest places to be on a Halloween night is an abandoned house. Beware, you may run into a few ghosts or goblins inside. Did you know there is a code for that?
Y92.89: Other specified places as the place of occurrence of the external cause
Inclusion Terms: Derelict house as the place of occurrence of the external cause
If you are scared of blood, have no fear the blood everybody has on at Halloween is fake. We have a code for that.
F40.230: Fear of blood
Watch out for all the pirates walking around on Halloween. You wouldn’t want to be faced with an assault by sword, if you are, we have a code for that.
ICD-10 Code X99.2 Assault by Sword or Dagger
November
Thanksgiving Medical Coding ICD-10 Codes
Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. It is typically celebrated with family during a Turkey Dinner.
After all, turkey is the main course of traditional Thanksgiving feasts. So, be sure to watch out for these guys before they are on your plate.
W61.42: Struck by Turkey
Cutting into a turkey can sometimes be difficult with an average knife. A tip would be to use an electric knife. However, don’t end up with this on your medical records.
W29.1: Contact with Electric Knife
Also, beware of the possible side effects of Thanksgiving. They may include a series of painful gas.
R14.1: Gas pain
You may need protective gear while shopping on Black Friday, especially this year. Being crushed, pushed or stepped on is a likely occurrence while taking part in this tradition.
W52.XXXA: Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede
Be careful Christmas shopping out there at the mall this Black Friday. You may end up with this injury.
Y92.59: Other trade areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause
December
Christmas Medical Coding ICD-10 Codes
For many people, this is the most fun holiday of the year. In fact, most of us celebrate with Christmas trees, Santa, presents, and family time. This is especially fun when the kiddos are young.
Be careful during this season, many say that with excessive eating comes excessive stomach aches. Eat safely and survive the winter season. LOL, don’t end up like this person.
R63.2: Polyphagia
Don’t stay up too late on Christmas Eve, even if you are trying to catch Santa Clause. Just close your eyes and dream of sugar plums dancing.
Z72.820: Sleep deprivation
When baking this Christmas season, steer clear of injury. What types of treats are you baking for the holiday?
Y93.G3: Activity, cooking and baking
Take notice of Christmas trees and other objects while skiing. There is a code for that, dodge the pines.
ICD-10 Code V00.322D snow-skier colliding with stationary object, subsequent encounter
This code is for people that display symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and involving appearance and behavior. They may just think they are Santa.
R46.1: Bizarre personal appearance
Hope you enjoyed these fun ICD-10 yearly holiday codes. It was a lot of fun creating these graphics. Whoever said that Medical Coding was boring is completely wrong. Be sure to spread some holiday cheer all the way throughout the year.
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