ICD-10-CM · Z91.81
ICD-10 Z91.81: History of falling
Fall history.
Code
Z91.81
Category
Factors influencing health status (Z00-Z99)
Clinical context
Fall history.
Documentation requirements
- Fall events
- Risk assessment
Common related procedures
- PT for balance
Common payer denial patterns
- DME for fall prevention
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 Z91.81 mean?
History of falling
When is this code documented?
Fall history.
What documentation supports this code?
Fall events; Risk assessment.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
DME for fall prevention.
Related diagnoses
- Z00.00 — Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
- Z00.121 — Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00.129 — Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z01.419 — Encounter for gynecological examination without abnormal findings
- Z11.51 — Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Z12.11 — Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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