Question

This code indicates assault by strangulation.

a.) 994.7
b.) E964
c.) E963
d.) 552.9

Answer 1

The correct code for assault by strangulation is 995.85, following the ICD-10-CM standard for coding adult and child abuse or maltreatment, including cases of confirmed strangulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The code that indicates assault by strangulation is 995.85. The codes listed as options in the question do not correspond to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding standards or seem to be inaccurately typed.

In the ICD-10-CM, which is the U.S. clinical modification of the World Health Organization's ICD-10, the correct code for adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment, confirmed, including strangulation, is 995.85. Note that the code format of ICD-10 is alphabetical followed by three or more digits, and typically a decimal point is included.