a 22 year old made was brought to the ER in police custody to be evaluated after being sprayed by police . the patient complained of burning his right eye . The physician examined the patient and diagnosis was toxic effect of pepper spray . what was the principal diagnosis code for this case

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The principal diagnosis code for this case is T59.3X3A. It is a specific combination of letters and numbers.

A diagnosis code refers to a combination of specific letters and numbers, which are used to assign a diagnosis, symptom, and/or procedure.

The 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T59.3X3A describes the toxic effect of lachrymatory agents such as, for example, pepper spray.

In this code, 'T59' refers to a specific combination of letters and numbers which is used to describe the toxic effects of gases, fumes and vapors.

Moreover, a lachrymatory agent (in this case, pepper spray) is a substance capable of causing tears, pain, and temporary blindness.

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