RE: ICD-9 Coding

[Brenda Wilson]

I use E888 for coding falls when filling out the admission sheets but don't usually use it on the MDS. Falls are picked up in G4. I code either the problem causing the falls and/or the injury results. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 2:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ICD-9 Coding What code are you using for a 'FALL'?   Delores   Patient is admitted post fall with hip fracture.  There is a debate over which is the primary diagnosis.  Is it the fall or hip fracture.  Do you generally code a fall as a primary diagnosis or the cause for the fall such as gait instability, ataxia, etc.?   Thank You.