Refer to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines I.C.20.k, which states: Assign a code from category ________, External cause status, to indicate the work status of the person at the time the event occurred.

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According to guideline I.C.20.k, a code from category Y99, External cause status, should be assigned to indicate the work status of the person at the time the event occurred. Therefore, the best choice is A) Y99.