Question:

Why is it so hard to have correct diagnosis coding for tick bites? And, how is it coded?

Answer:

The search function in electronic health records leads clinicians astray. And, diagnosis coding for tick bites  requires two diagnosis codes, because it is an injury. It requires a code from the injury chapter in the first position, that describes the injury and location. And, a code from the external cause chapter that describes how the injury occurred. Does that seem like overkill? Well, it’s ICD-10-CM.