Other accidental fall (E888.8)

ICD-9 code E888.8 for Other accidental fall is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTAL FALLS (E880-E888).

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E code dilemma

Good Afternoon everyone, Just a quick question, had a patient come in too see doctor b/c she fell. She had no symptoms, no scratches, no problems, nothing. The only dx give was E code E888.9. I k... [ Read More ]

CPC in Tacoma, Washington Seeking Coding and Billing position

[b]dx codes[/b] [QUOTE="lvfranco2010@hotmail.com, post: 246183, member: 129640"]Hi, I'm working on a Code A Round-Family Practice-Round 1-Note 2 and I am having such a hard time coming up with the I... [ Read More ]

need your help.....

Try 910.8 and E888.1 Lisa... [ Read More ]

need your help.....

[b]Sadyelyn89[/b] Thanks for replying, I tried your codes but they were incorrect. I did try E888.9 as well, and 920.0, 01, 09, I will keep trying the ranges though :0) Thanks again..... Mandy:)... [ Read More ]

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Try 920, E888.1.... [ Read More ]

CPT for Fracture with dislocation !

Hello, I have a case of fracture with dislocation. Fracture is at distal phalanx of the right great toe and there is a dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the same toe. The physician reduces ... [ Read More ]

Coding guidelines

[b]E Codes help[/b] [QUOTE="BrendaSmith65, post: 211682, member: 98502"]:oCan anyone answer this question for me. If a person falls through a plate glass window,substaining a laceration on the arm. ... [ Read More ]

Coding guidelines

:oCan anyone answer this question for me. If a person falls through a plate glass window,substaining a laceration on the arm. What e-code would i use, and Why? E-882, E888.0 or E884 pertaining to th... [ Read More ]

Follow up after fall w/NST and BPP

I guess if it is relating to the Fall I would use 646.93 with the secondary dx code being E888.8.... [ Read More ]

Need a dx code instead of an E code

I have a patient who fell at home and hit their head. They were taken to the E/R for evaluation. They had no injuries. They were asked to follow up with their primary care which is the organization... [ Read More ]

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