Term: Falls

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-19

Definition:

Generally associated with ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes in the range E880 to E888.

Related terms 

• Diagnosis
• ICD-9-CM
• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)

References 

• Menec V, MacWilliam L, Soodeen R, Mitchell L. The Health and Health Care Use of Manitoba's Seniors: Have They Changed Over Time? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)
• Shapiro E, Tate RB. Assessing Quality of Care in Manitoba Personal Care Homes by Using Administrative Data to Monitor Outcomes (Report #93-02). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1993. [Report] (View)