2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E888.9
Unspecified fall
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM E888.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E888.9 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).
- E888.9 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
E888.9 converts approximately to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W19.XXXA Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
- Accidental fall
- Accidental fall (event)
- Cause of injury, accidental fall
- Cause of injury, fall
- Fall
- Fall (event)
Clinical Information
- A fall can change your life. If you're elderly, it can lead to disability and a loss of independence. If your bones are fragile from osteoporosis, you could break a bone, often a hip. But aging alone doesn't make people fall. Diabetes and heart disease affect balance. So do problems with circulation, thyroid or nervous systems. Some medicines make people dizzy. Eye problems or alcohol can be factors. Any of these things can make a fall more likely. Babies and young children are also at risk of falling - off of furniture and down stairs, for example.falls and accidents seldom "just happen." taking care of your health by exercising and getting regular eye exams and physicals may help reduce your chance of falling. Getting rid of tripping hazards in your home and wearing nonskid shoes may also help. To reduce the chances of breaking a bone if you do fall, make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin d. nih: national institute on aging
- A finding of sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury
- A sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury
