XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
T08-T14: Injuries to unspecified part of trunk, limb or body region
Injuries falling under the category T08-T14 involve unspecified parts of the trunk, limbs or body regions. This roughly translates to damages that have occurred in unspecified regions of a patient's body, generally due to external causes such as accidents, falls, or physical violence, among others. The specific injury may vary significantly, from minor abrasions and bruises to more severe conditions like fractures or internal damage. Similarly, symptoms associated with these injuries can range from mild discomfort or localized pain to severe pain, bruising, swelling, loss of function or mobility, and even shock in extreme cases. Disease progression is highly dependent on the nature and severity of the injury as well as the individual's overall health and the promptness and adequacy of medical intervention. It's important to note that these injuries can affect any system in the body depending on the site and severity of the damage.
Subcodes of T08-T14:
- T08: Fracture of spine, level unspecified
- T09: Other injuries of spine and trunk, level unspecified
- T10: Fracture of upper limb, level unspecified
- T11: Other injuries of upper limb, level unspecified
- T12: Fracture of lower limb, level unspecified
- T13: Other injuries of lower limb, level unspecified
- T14: Injury of unspecified body region
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