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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fall Risk

ICD-10 Coding for Fall Risk

R29.6
Z91.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fall risk includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Risk of Falling
Fall Hazard
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fall Risk

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fall Risk

Use ICD-10 code R29.6 for repeated falls, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Repeated falls

Billable Code
R29.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient has experienced multiple falls in the last 30 days.
documentation:
  • Clinical workup and assessments are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Multiple falls

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes detailed fall history and assessments.

History of falling

Billable Code
Z91.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • ≥1 fall in past year
documentation:
  • Current risk factors documented

Applicable To

  • • Previous falls

Important Notes

  • • Document the history of falls and any ongoing risk assessments.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.81

History of falling

Use alongside R29.6 to indicate historical risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fall risk?

The ICD-10 code for fall risk is R29.6 for repeated falls, used when documenting active investigation of multiple recent falls.

How do you document fall risk in ICD-10?

Document fall risk in ICD-10 using R29.6 for active investigations and Z91.81 for historical risk factors, ensuring detailed fall history and assessments.

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