Silly ICD-10 Codes for Holidays
ICD-10 Code F10.129 Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Valentine’s Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
Valentine’s Day is a fun day once a year to celebrate the love of your life. 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. There is a code for that.
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. 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.
ICD-10 Code T65.6X1 Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, accidental (unintentional)
Easter Medical Coding ICD-10 Code
Easter is a fun holiday for the kids or if you are religious. Easter bunnies, chicks, Easter 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. If you are, be sure to use plastic ones to avoid this code.
ICD-10 Code Z91.012 Allergy to Eggs
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. Good to know that they are getting 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
Belly flops can be painful. 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
ICD-10 Code T62.8x1A Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food
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
ICD-10 Code
X32.XXXS
Exposure to sunlight, sequela
ICD-10 Code F40.210 Arachnophobia
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
Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. It is typically celebrated with family during a Turkey Dinner.
Turkey is the main course of traditional Thanksgiving feasts. Be sure to watch out for these guys before they are on your plate.
ICD-10 Code 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. But don’t end up with this on your medical records.
ICD-10 Code W29.1 Contact with Electric Knife
Beware of the possible side effects of Thanksgiving. They may include a series of painful gas.
ICD-10 Code 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.
ICD-10 Code 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.
ICD-10 Code Y92.59 Other trade areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause
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.
ICD-10 Code 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.
ICD-10 Code Z72.820 Sleep deprivation
When baking this Christmas season, steer clear of injury. What types of treats are you baking for the holiday?
ICD-10 Code 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.
ICD-10 Code 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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