Chapters 11 - 22 Flashcards
What is the Category letter for diseases of the digestive system?
Category K
(K00-K95)
i.e. K = digestive system looks like a K. Kellogs cereal is good for the gut.
What is the Category letter for diseases of the skin & subcutaneous tissue?
Category L
(L00-L99)
i.e. L = Lesion (Disease of skin)
What is the Category letter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue?
Category M
(M00-M99)
i.e. M = Muscle
What is the Category letter for diseases of the genitourinary system?
Category N
(N00-N99)
i.e. N = Naughty parts
What is the Category letter for pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium?
Category O
(O00-O9A)
i.e. O = Obstetrics
What is the Category letter for certain conditions originating in the perinatal period?
Category P
(P00-P96)
i.e. P = Premature
What is the Category letter for certain conditions originating in perinatal period congential malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities?
Category Q
(Q00-Q99)
i.e. Q = Questions mark ear
What is the Category letter for symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical & lab findings, NEC - signs & symptoms of UTI?
Category R
(R00-R99)
i.e. R = Running back and forth to use the bathroom.
What is the Category letter for injury, poisonings and certain other consequences of external causes- allergic reactions?
Category S
(S00-T88)
i.e. S = Sprained ankle
What is the Category letter for external causes of morbidity?
Category V
(V00-Y99)
i.e. V = Vehicle accident
What is the Category letter for factors influencing health status and contact with health services?
Category Z
(Z00-Z99)
i.e. Z = Zombie, because they influence one’s health status if you come in contact with one.
What is the Category letter for codes for special purposes?
Category U
(U00-U85)
i.e. U = Ugly stuff ( special codes, new codes such as COVID-19 and vaping disorders)
