ICD-10 codes: Making the practice of medicine “better”
V97.33XD: Sucked into jet engine, subsequent encounter
How does one survive to even have a subsequent encounter? I guess it has been done before: Jet engine survivor.
Z63.1: Problems in relationship with in-laws
We see the applicability here…this will be used often.
W61.62XD: Struck by duck, subsequent encounter
Watch out for ducks–especially during migration…
W22.02XD: V95.43XS Spacecraft collision injuring occupant, sequela
Just saw this last week…
W16.221 Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion
…why? just why??
R46.1: Bizarre personal appearance.
All a matter of opinion…
V00.01XD: Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with roller-skater, subsequent encounter
Beware of the roller skater this summer!
Y93.D: V91.07XD: Burn due to water-skis on fire, subsequent encounter
One of my greatest fears!
X38.XXXA Flood, initial encounter
X38.XXXD Flood, subsequent encounter
X38.XXXS Flood, sequela
Using all three codes this year!
Ann Riggs, DO
Direct Medical Care 
ICD 10 is a joke! they need one for: Idiot that made up ICD 10 codes DUHHH.01.XXX
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