ICD-10-CM Guidelines State That If the Intent of an Injury

question 58

True/False

ICD-10-CM guidelines state that if the intent of an injury is unknown or unspecified, code the intent as accidental.

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Definitions:

Tensor Fascia Latae

A muscle of the thigh that helps to stabilize and move the hip and knee, and is involved in the iliotibial band.

Iliopsoas

A major hip flexor muscle group that is composed of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, playing a key role in lifting the thigh and stabilizing the pelvis.

Vastus Medialis

A muscle located in the thigh that extends the leg at the knee and is part of the quadriceps group.

Adductor Longus

A muscle located in the thigh that helps in adducting (bringing towards the central line) the thigh at the hip joint.