Other and unspecified accidental falls on same level from collision pushing or shoving by or with other person (E886.9)
ICD-9 code E886.9 for Other and unspecified accidental falls on same level from collision pushing or shoving by or with other person is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTAL FALLS (E880-E888).
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