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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E917.0
Striking against or struck accidentally by objects or persons in sports
  • Short description: Sports acc w/o sub fall.
  • ICD-9-CM E917.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E917.0 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).
  • E917.0 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM E917.0.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E917.0: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E917.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W21.89XA Striking against or struck by other sports equipment, initial encounter
Applies To
  • Kicked or stepped on during game (football) (rugby)
  • Struck by hit or thrown ball
  • Struck by hockey stick or puck
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