Q: Apneic with GCS of 3 at scene. Bullet entry in the occipital region of the skull with trajectory down and forward with exit at the throat. CT shows massive damage of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem along the bullet pathway Please code the brain injury.

May 1, 2012 | Abdomen | 0 comments

A: No matter how many regions of the brain are involved in a penetrating injury if the brain stem is involved you code the injury as 140216.6 must have CT, MRI or other evidence

Q: Apneic with GCS of 3 at scene. Bullet entry in the occipital region of the skull with trajectory down and forward with exit at the throat. CT shows massive damage of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem along the bullet pathway Please code the brain injury.

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