Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E888.0
Fall resulting in striking against sharp object
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM E888.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E888.0 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).
  • E888.0 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E888.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W01.110A Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass, initial encounter
Applies To
  • Use additional external cause code to identify object (E920)
Use Additional
  • Use additional external cause code to identify object (E920)
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