ICD-10 codes you can use for Pokemon Go diagnoses

During the ICD-10 preparation era before Oct. 1, 2015, ICD-10 critics ridiculed the many new diagnosis codes. Did the federal government feel we were going to be experiencing an epidemic of lamppost injuries, waterski burns and duck attacks?

Now it seems that U.S. healthcare could be caught in an unexpected crisis without an adequate code set to document it.

I think the CDC ought to start working on some new ICD-10 codes for Pokémon related injuries. I could envision another 3000 codes! #ICD10

-- Vicky Mahn DiNicola (@vickymahn) July 15, 2016

For the unaffected, "Pokemon Go" is a game played on cellphones. The game directs players to real-world locations to "capture" animated characters shown only on the players' phones. Playing requires a bit of focus that could distract players from real-world hazards -- like traffic.

But don't worry. It looks like the ICD-10-CM code set is up to the task. AthenaHealth's Caroline Smart shares the top 10 ICD-10 codes relevant to Pokemon injuries. Here are some examples:

Dehydration: Keep chugging those fluids. Or find yourself a #Squirtle… #PokemonGo #ICD10 pic.twitter.com/cmax7WrjHo

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

Assault by unarmed brawl or fight: Put the #PokemonGo down slowly and nobody gets hurt. #ICD10 pic.twitter.com/8YkUwJ6rC3

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

.@StuckonSW We're just getting started! What's your favorite? (Gotta share 'em all!) pic.twitter.com/PBGZvKdMHJ

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

Altered mental status-unspecified: It's beginning to look like the Zombie Apocalypse out there. #PokemonGo #ICD10 pic.twitter.com/4nMjDlJjXq

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

Sunburn of first degree: #PokemonGo is getting people outside for some Vitamin D - just don't forget a hat! #ICD10 pic.twitter.com/qc7tN4AYNa

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

Other fatigue: You no longer look like a "Jigglypuff," but it may be time to take a break from #PokemonGo...#ICD10 pic.twitter.com/oeyCHfBAkN

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 16, 2016

And a few other examples can be found:

Weird News Andy @histalk provides #ICD10 code Y93.C2 (activity, hand held electronic device) for treating. #PokemonGO injuries

-- Katie Goss HIT (@KTGossHealthIT) July 14, 2016

Is #healthcare ready for the #PokemonGo phenomenon? We've got the top #ICD10 codes for injuries likely from the app. Share 'em all!

-- athenahealth (@athenahealth) July 15, 2016

.@athenahealth this is fun :) #PokemonGO #icd10 pic.twitter.com/cDrVOK1dDF

-- Sean Erreger LCSW (@StuckonSW) July 15, 2016

Gomer Blog has uncovered a rash of undiagnosed Pokemon detections in a hospital. Have you come across any Pokemon related injuries in your clinical documentation?