T14.9

Clinical Information

• An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, blows, burns, weapons and more. In the United States, millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car or walking across the street. Common injuries include

• Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.

Details

• T14.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM T14.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of T14.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 T14.9 may differ.