AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Sports Related External Injury Codes

In ICD-9-CM, what is the difference between “sports” and “play/recreation?” We are trying to determine the intent of the following injury in sports E codes:E886.0, Fall on same level from collision, pushing, or shoving, by or with other person, In sports; E917.0, Striking against or struck accidentally by objects or person, In sports without subsequent fall; E917.5, Striking against or struck accidentally by objects or person, Object in sports with subsequent fall For example, if a patient is injured on an athletic field during a scheduled, officiated sporting event, the “injured in sports” E code(s) would clearly apply. However, what if a patient is injured shooting hoops in the backyard? “Wrestling” with a friend in the family room? Playing in a community swimming pool? Struck by a ball during a backyard game of catch? Bumping into the short-stop during a softball game at an office picnic? Skiing down a ski slope? Is there an official definition as to what is inclusive in these E codes? ...

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