Halloween Injury & Documentation Checklist
Prepare for accurate and compliant coding this Halloween season with HIA’s Halloween Injury & Documentation Checklist. This one-page reference helps coders and providers align documentation, apply seventh characters correctly, and code seasonal injuries with confidence. Download it now to ensure your team captures every detail—no tricks, just compliant coding.
What's included:
✔︎ ICD-10-CM examples for burns, falls, and lacerations
✔︎ Key documentation prompts and query tips
✔︎ External cause coding reminders
✔︎ Adverse effects vs. poisoning vs. toxic effect chart
✔︎ Final accuracy checklist for seventh characters and alignment
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