AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2000 Fourth Quarter; Volumes 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED DIAGNOSIS CODES

External Cause of Injury Codes for Falls

Additional E codes have been created to specifically identify falls from roller skates, skateboards, skis and snowboards. Prior to October 1, 2000, external cause of injury coding for falls due to these devices had not been specific. In-line skates (roller blades) and skateboards are the cause of many accidents, primarily among children and adolescents. The new E-codes should improve data reporting for these injuries. Note: As of October 1, 2002, code E885.0 was created to report falls from non-motorized scooters. E885 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping or stumbling Delete Fall on moving sidewalk New code E885...

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