The School Nurse
A student's eye is red, itchy, and oozing. The doctor says it’s Pink Eye. What is the code?
H10.9
You tripped during PE and have a Sprained Wrist.
S63.509A
What does the "I" in ICD-10 stand for?
International
A student has a scratchy, red throat, but it isn't strep. The doctor calls it a Sore Throat.
J02.9
You hit your head during a soccer game and have a Concussion
S06.0X0A
Why do we use codes instead of just writing "broken arm"?
To make sure insurance companies provide the correct reimbursement.
300: It’s flu season! A student has a Stomach Bug with a tummy ache and nausea.
A08.4
You went hiking and touched a shiny leaf. Now you have Poison Ivy
L23.7
What happens to the doctor's payment if they use the wrong code?
The insurance company might not pay them, or the reimbursement will be delayed.
A student has a sudden Asthma Attack and needs their inhaler.
J45.901
Your ear hurts so much you can't hear the teacher. The doctor finds an Ear Infection.
H66.90
A student has a sharp pain in their head after a long test. The doctor codes it as a Headache.
R51.9
You went snowboarding in shorts and got Frostbite of the Knee.
T33.61XA