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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E918
Caught accidentally in or between objects
  • Short description: Caught between objects.
  • ICD-9-CM E918 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E918 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).
  • E918 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM E918.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E918: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E918 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W23.0XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter
E918 Excludes
Applies To
  • Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched in or between moving or stationary objects, such as:
    • escalator
    • folding object
    • hand tools, appliances, or implements
    • sliding door and door frame
    • under packing crate
    • washing machine wringer
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