Mr. Robbinson was admitted to the emergency department due to sudden pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and dizziness. He has a history of high BP and type II diabetes mellitus. Based on clinical examination and ECG reports, the diagnosis was made as acute myocardial infarction. He was admitted for the treatment of MI. What is the appropriate ICD-10 code for this case?
  1. I21
  2. E10.65
  3. E11.65
  4. I20
Explanation
Answer: A

I21 is correct as the diagnosis is made as acute myocardial infarction and this code is used for this condition. 

Option B is not correct because E10.65 codes for type I diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia. Here, the patient has a history of type II diabetes mellitus but this is not the primary diagnosis. 

Option C is not correct because E11.65 codes for type II DM with hyperglycemia. Though, the patient has a history of type II diabetes mellitus but this is not the primary diagnosis here. 

Option D is not correct I20 is used to code angina pectoris. Here, the diagnosis is myocardial infarction. 
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