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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E888.1
Fall resulting in striking against other object
  • Short description: Fall striking object NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM E888.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E888.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • E888.1 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM E888.1.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E888.1: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E888.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W01.198A Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, initial encounter
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