A patient was driving a dune buggy and the vehicle flipped over, causing the patient's head to crash into the uneven, rocky terrain. The patient was unconscious in the ICU with mechanical ventilation for five days. What is the correct code for this procedure?

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The correct code for this procedure is 5A1955Z because it represents "Respiratory Ventilation, Mechanical, Long Duration" which is appropriate for the patient who was on mechanical ventilation for five days. Options A, B, and C do not accurately represent the procedure that was performed or the duration of ventilation.

A Patient Was Driving a Dune Buggy and the Vehicle