T00-T07: Injuries involving multiple body regions
T01: Open wounds involving multiple body regions
Open wounds involving multiple body regions refer to a group of injuries where the skin or underlying tissues are torn, cut, or punctured in more than one area. These wounds can vary considerably in severity, from minor lacerations to more serious, deep wounds that can affect muscles, tendons, nerves, and even bone. The causes of such injuries are often accidents such as falls, road accidents, or incidents involving sharp objects or machinery. Symptoms presented in these situations can include bleeding, pain, swelling, and in some severe instances, visible internal tissues or bone. Disease progression can lead to complications like infection, tissue damage, and significant blood loss if not treated promptly and correctly. Additionally, these wounds can impact various bodily systems, from the integumentary (skin) system to the muscular system and even the nervous system, given the widespread location of the injuries.
Subcodes of T01:
- T01.0: Open wounds involving head with neck
- T01.1: Open wounds involving thorax with abdomen, lower back and pelvis
- T01.2: Open wounds involving multiple regions of upper limb(s)
- T01.3: Open wounds involving multiple regions of lower limb(s)
- T01.6: Open wounds involving multiple regions of upper limb(s) with lower limb(s)
- T01.8: Open wounds involving other combinations of body regions
- T01.9: Multiple open wounds, unspecified
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