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Z91.81

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History of falling

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A patient's documented history of experiencing falls, indicating increased risk for future falls.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code to flag fall risk for preventive interventions and safety planning
  • •Often used in geriatric and post-injury assessments; may be combined with codes for current fall-related injuries

Code Hierarchy

└Z91Personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified└Z91.8Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified└Z91.81History of falling
└Z91.81History of falling

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