Following a fall at work in which his head hit machinery, a ...

[imowrer]

Following a fall at work in which his head hit machinery, a patient was admitted unconscious and observed for neurological problems and other injuries. The patient returned to his pre-existing conscious level within two hours of admission complaining of a headache, especially on moving his head. Total length of loss of consciousness was two hours and 20 minutes. No other injuries were identified by x-ray or CT brain scan. The patient was discharged home the next day with a final diagnosis of concussion with prolonged unconsciousness. The principal diagnosis code is __________.
 a. R29.6
 b. R51
 c. S06.0x3A
 d. W31.9xxA

Question 2

A patient admitted from the emergency department with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a severe headache. Carotid arteriogram revealed the TIA was due to insufficiency of right carotid artery associated with severe hypertension. A bilateral carotid endarterectomy was performed, and the patient was discharged on the fifth postoperative day. The principal diagnosis code is __________.
 a. G45.1
  b. I10
 c. I77.1
 d. R51

[princessflame2016]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

[imowrer]

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[duy1981999]

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