Diagnosis Code:
E904.0
Short Description:
Abandonment/lack of care
Long Description:
Accident due to abandonment or neglect of infants and helpless persons
Code Classification:
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External causes of injury (V)
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Accidents due to natural and environmental factors (E900-E909)
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E904 Hunger, thirst, exposure, and neglect
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E904.0 Abandonment/lack of care
Code Version: 2015 ICD-9-CM