A patient sustained a neck strain as a driver in an automobile accident, losing control, hydroplaning and hitting a tree off the

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A patient sustained a neck strain as a driver in an automobile accident, losing control, hydroplaning and hitting a tree off the

highway which caused the car to overturn. He has continued to have neck pain and stiffness. He sees a chiropractor who assesses the patient and manipulates his neck. The diagnosis is neck strain. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for the chiropractor?

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Inessa [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-16T23:52:33+03:00

Inessa [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

S16.1XXA

Explanation:

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter. S16. 1XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

NISA [10] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-17T00:55:13+03:00

NISA [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

ICD-10-CM --->S13.4XXA: sprain of cervical spine, initial encounter

Explanation: