GLF struck E888.0 GLF in which a sharp object is struck
sharp object en route to ground
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Mechanisms of Injury 3
Table 1-1 E-codes for Common Mechanisms of Injury
(ICD9-CM 2008) (Continued)
E-code
MOI (ICD9-CM) Comments
Falls
GLF struck E888.1 GLF in which a blunt object is struck
blunt object en route to ground
Slip, trip fall E885.9 GLF from slipping, tripping and then
falling
Fall from bike E826.1 Riding bike, then collision on own,
fall off
Fall OOB E884.4 Fall from bed
Fall from chair E884.2 Fall from chair
Fall while skiing E885.3 Fall while skiing
Fall from snowboard E885.4 Fall while snowboarding
Fall from E885.2 Fall off roller skates, ice skates, in-line
skateboard skates
Trip over curb E880.1 Fall from tripping over a curb
Fall from toilet E884.6 Fall from toilet
Fall from ladder E881.0 Fall from ladder any height
Fall from building E882 Fall from roof, other building, balcony
Fall in sports E886.0 Collision or other cause of a fall
during sports activities
Fall into hole E883.9 Fall into a hole
Fall down steps E880.9 Fall down any number of stairs
Fall from other E884.9 Fall from height other object not
found in the list