ICD-9 Code E870.8 - Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during other specified medical care

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E870.8

Diagnosis Code: E870.8 (Raw: E8708)

Description: Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during other specified medical care

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code E870.8 is designated for Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during other specified medical care. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.