Ellie was playing softball and was accidentally hit on the nose with a baseball bat. After examining her nose, the practitioner tells her that her nose is broken and orders a complete radiologic examination of the nasal bones. Where will the ICD-9 code for this radiologic examination be located?
A) 390-459
B) 460-519
C) 580-629
D) 760-779
E) 800-999

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The ICD-9 code for a radiologic examination due to a broken nose caused by trauma (like being hit with a baseball bat) would be found in the range 800-999, which covers injuries and poisoning.

Ellie Was Playing Softball and Was Accidentally Hit on the Nose