What is a Boxed & Bold Text - answer>>Represent AIS coding rules
and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate
use of specific descriptions.
(T/F) When vessel and head injuries occur simultaneously, both should
be coded. - answer>>T
(T/F) If a specific vessel is injured but not named, code the injury as
vascular injury on the head, NFS. - answer>>T
(T/F) Brain swelling and brain edema can be used interchangeably. -
answer>>F
(T/F) Coding of brain injuries should be done at 24 hours or at initial
confirmed diagnosis if later than 24 hours. - answer>>T
Stroke - answer>>Synonymous with a neurological deficit associated
with a vessel injury to the neck.
(T/F) If an injury to the trachea or esophagus is above the sternal notch
it should be coded to the Neck area. - answer>>T
Brackets - answer>>Denote inclusive or exclusive information.
,(T/F) Loss of Consciousness (LOC), is coded only when there is
convincing evidence of head trauma and the diagnosis is made by a
physician. - answer>>T
(T/F) "Closed Head Injury" and "Traumatic Brain Injury" are non-specific
diagnoses and are assigned a code of 100099.9 which indicates that
trauma has occurred, but it cannot be used to calculate an ISS. -
answer>>T
(T/F) With cranial nerve injuries, unless contusion or laceration is
specified, code the injury as a laceration if there is total loss of nerve
function (paralysis). - answer>>T
(T/F) Code the cranial nerve injury as a contusion if subtotal loss of
function (paresis/palsy) is documented. - answer>>T
(T/F) Clinical diagnosis alone is sufficient in coding brain injuries. No
other imaging is needed. - answer>>F
(T/F) Size, location and multiplicity of brain lesions may affect injury
severity. - answer>>T
,(T/F) Edema accompanying a contusion or hematoma (perilesional
edema) is not considered part of the lesion when assessing its size. -
answer>>F
Closed Cisterns - answer>>Implies brain swelling
(T/F) Code all skull fractures under vault unless specified as base. -
answer>>T
(T/F) If skull fractures to bot vault and base are documented, code both
fractures. - answer>>T
(T/F) If a single skull fracture involves both base and vault, code to the
more severe. - answer>>T
(T/F) If a single skull fracture involves both base and vault, but are of
equal severity, code the fracture to the point of origin. - answer>>T
Basilar Fracture - answer>>Involve ethmoid, sphenoid, orbital roof, and
portions of the occipital and temporal bones (petrous and mastoid
portions of the temporal bones)
, (T/F) You should automatically assume that all cases of periorbital
ecchymosis are basilar skull fractures. - answer>>F
(T/F) Code DAI if the injury is diagnosed on imaging and described using
terms such as white matter shearing, shear injury or DAI, is associated
with immediate prolonged coma AND meets definition of DAI given in
the AIS dictionary. - answer>>T
(T/F) DAI may be coded in the Cerebrum or concussinve injury section
of the head chapter. - answer>>T
(T/F) DAI that lasts more than 24 hours is always coded in the
concussive injury section. - answer>>T
(T/F) You should also code certain findings including intraventricular
hemorrhage, ischemic brain damage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and
subpial hemorrhage when a DAI diagnosis is confirmed. - answer>>F
(T/F) Under Cerebrum, several descriptors of imaging findings include
coma as a modifier. If a patient sustains more than one of these
documented findings involving coma, assign the coma only once to the
finding that will result in the highest AIS code. If there is no difference
in AIS code, add the coma to only one of the findings and code the
other findings as NFS. - answer>>T
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller dennohz2000. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.79. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
