Clinical Judgment
Pt falls while being assisted to bathroom by RN
What is CJ5001
Floor nurse fails to inform MD of overnight increase in pt's BP
What is CO1005
Puncture/Perforation complication code
What is 998.2
Radiologist fails to identify a suspicious lung nodule on chest CT resulting in delay in dx of lung cancer
What is CJ1027
ED MD cleans and sutures an arm laceration caused by broken window. Pt returns in one week c/o painful lump under suture line and on exam, a shard of glass from window is found protruding from underneath suture
What is TS3003
Baby is claimant
Code used for brachial plexus injury
What is 767.6
Pt suffers broken tooth during anesthesia
What is 96.04
Surgical tech is afraid to inform surgeon about an incorrect surgical count because he/she has repeatedly dismissed staff concerns in the past
What is CO1002
Surgeon removes mole on wrong cheek during Mohs surgery
What is TS4002
Mom is claimant:
Code used to reflect when shoulder dystocia is encountered during delivery and newborn suffers brachial plexus injury
What is 660.40
Shoulder dystocia
GI schedules and performs a colonoscopy in office setting for patient with significant comorbidities; pt suffers anoxic event during procedure and has permanent neuro deficits
What is CJ9001-Choice of practice setting
Baby claimant
Chorioamnionitis affecting fetus
What is 762.7
Surgeon identifies and marks incorrect facial mole on wrong cheek for removal prior to Mohs surgery
What is CJ2015
Mom claimant
Chorioamnionitis
What is 658.40