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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Falls

ICD-10 Coding for History of Falls

Z91.81
R29.6

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

Also Known as:
Fall Risk
Previous Falls
Recurrent Falls
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Falls

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Falls

Use ICD-10 code Z91.81 for history of falling, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

History of falling

Billable Code
Z91.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient has a documented history of falls impacting current care.
coding:
  • Z91.81 should not be used as a primary diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • History of falls impacting current care

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Z91.81 is sequenced after the primary diagnosis code.

Repeated falls

Billable Code
R29.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Active investigation of recurrent falls

Important Notes

  • • R29.6 can be used as a primary diagnosis when falls are the primary focus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.XXXA

Unspecified fall

Use to specify the cause of fall when documenting an injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of falls?

The ICD-10 code for history of falls is Z91.81. It is used to indicate a patient's history of falls that impacts current care.

When should Z91.81 be used?

Use Z91.81 when a patient's history of falls is relevant to their current care or treatment, and it should be sequenced after the primary diagnosis code.

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