Best Practice Guidelines for Coding Liver and Splenic Injuries-Handout: Best Practice Guidelines for Coding Liver and Splenic Injuries

Handout: Best Practice Guidelines for Coding Liver and Splenic Injuries

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This document discusses best practice guidelines for coding liver and spleen injuries. The document provides an overview of the hospitals at VCU, including their trauma centers and burn centers. The objectives of the document are to recall the grading of solid organ injuries, understand the anatomy of the spleen and liver, and describe the coding principles for spleen and liver injuries.<br /><br />The anatomy of the spleen is described, including its location in the abdomen and its vulnerability to injury. The vasculature and different components of the spleen, such as the pulp and hilum, are also discussed.<br /><br />Various diagnostic methods for liver and spleen injuries are mentioned, including FAST exams, CT scans, and physical exams. Treatment options for these injuries range from non-operative management to operative interventions, depending on the patient's hemodynamic stability and severity of the injury.<br /><br />The solid organ injury grading for spleen and liver injuries is provided, including criteria based on CT findings. Coding guidelines for different types of spleen and liver injuries are also outlined, along with corresponding ICD-10 codes.<br /><br />The document includes a quiz section that tests the reader's knowledge on spleen and liver injuries, including their grading and coding principles.<br /><br />The document concludes with the contact information of Robin L. Schrader, the Trauma Registry Operations Coordinator at VCU Medical Center.

Keywords

coding guidelines

liver injuries

spleen injuries

trauma centers

burn centers

grading of solid organ injuries

anatomy of the spleen

anatomy of the liver

diagnostic methods

treatment options