ICD-10-CM Section · W00-W19

Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

158 codes in this section

158
Total Codes
0
Billable
158
Header (Non-Billable)
19
Top-Level Codes

About Section W00-W19

Section W00-W19 (W00-W19) covers slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls. It sits within the External causes of morbidity chapter (V00-Y99). This section contains 158 ICD-10-CM codes, 0 billable diagnoses you can submit on a claim, and 158 non-billable header codes used to organize the hierarchy.

Codes are organized below by 3-character root. Click the root to see all subcodes underneath it, or click any individual code for full coverage data, payer policies, and linked CPT procedures.

Codes in W00-W19

Grouped by 3-character root code. Click any code for full detail.

W00 Fall due to ice and snow
4 subcodes
W00.0 Fall on same level due to ice and snow Header
W00.1 Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow Header
W00.2 Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow Header
W00.9 Unspecified fall due to ice and snow Header
W01 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling
11 subcodes
W01.0 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object Header
W01.1 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object Header
W01.10 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object Header
W01.11 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object Header
W01.110 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass Header
W01.111 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine Header
W01.118 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object Header
W01.119 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object Header
W01.19 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object Header
W01.190 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture Header
W01.198 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object Header
W03 Other fall on same level due to collision with another person
0 subcodes
W04 Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
0 subcodes
W05 Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter
3 subcodes
W05.0 Fall from non-moving wheelchair Header
W05.1 Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter Header
W05.2 Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter Header
W06 Fall from bed
0 subcodes
W07 Fall from chair
0 subcodes
W08 Fall from other furniture
0 subcodes
W09 Fall on and from playground equipment
4 subcodes
W09.0 Fall on or from playground slide Header
W09.1 Fall from playground swing Header
W09.2 Fall on or from jungle gym Header
W09.8 Fall on or from other playground equipment Header
W10 Fall on and from stairs and steps
5 subcodes
W10.0 Fall (on)(from) escalator Header
W10.1 Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb Header
W10.2 Fall (on)(from) incline Header
W10.8 Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps Header
W10.9 Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps Header
W11 Fall on and from ladder
0 subcodes
W12 Fall on and from scaffolding
0 subcodes
W13 Fall from, out of or through building or structure
7 subcodes
W13.0 Fall from, out of or through balcony Header
W13.1 Fall from, out of or through bridge Header
W13.2 Fall from, out of or through roof Header
W13.3 Fall through floor Header
W13.4 Fall from, out of or through window Header
W13.8 Fall from, out of or through other building or structure Header
W13.9 Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified Header
W14 Fall from tree
0 subcodes
W15 Fall from cliff
0 subcodes
W16 Fall, jump or diving into water
77 subcodes
W16.0 Fall into swimming pool Header
W16.01 Fall into swimming pool striking water surface Header
W16.011 Fall into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.012 Fall into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.02 Fall into swimming pool striking bottom Header
W16.021 Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.022 Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.03 Fall into swimming pool striking wall Header
W16.031 Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.032 Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury Header
W16.1 Fall into natural body of water Header
W16.11 Fall into natural body of water striking water surface Header
W16.111 Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.112 Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.12 Fall into natural body of water striking bottom Header
W16.121 Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.122 Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.13 Fall into natural body of water striking side Header
W16.131 Fall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.132 Fall into natural body of water striking side causing other injury Header
W16.2 Fall in (into) filled bathtub or bucket of water Header
W16.21 Fall in (into) filled bathtub Header
W16.211 Fall in (into) filled bathtub causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.212 Fall in (into) filled bathtub causing other injury Header
W16.22 Fall in (into) bucket of water Header
W16.221 Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.222 Fall in (into) bucket of water causing other injury Header
W16.3 Fall into other water Header
W16.31 Fall into other water striking water surface Header
W16.311 Fall into other water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.312 Fall into other water striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.32 Fall into other water striking bottom Header
W16.321 Fall into other water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.322 Fall into other water striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.33 Fall into other water striking wall Header
W16.331 Fall into other water striking wall causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.332 Fall into other water striking wall causing other injury Header
W16.4 Fall into unspecified water Header
W16.41 Fall into unspecified water causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.42 Fall into unspecified water causing other injury Header
W16.5 Jumping or diving into swimming pool Header
W16.51 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface Header
W16.511 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.512 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.52 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom Header
W16.521 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.522 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.53 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall Header
W16.531 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.532 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury Header
W16.6 Jumping or diving into natural body of water Header
W16.61 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface Header
W16.611 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.612 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.62 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom Header
W16.621 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.622 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.7 Jumping or diving from boat Header
W16.71 Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface Header
W16.711 Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.712 Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.72 Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom Header
W16.721 Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.722 Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.8 Jumping or diving into other water Header
W16.81 Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface Header
W16.811 Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.812 Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface causing other injury Header
W16.82 Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom Header
W16.821 Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.822 Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom causing other injury Header
W16.83 Jumping or diving into other water striking wall Header
W16.831 Jumping or diving into other water striking wall causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.832 Jumping or diving into other water striking wall causing other injury Header
W16.9 Jumping or diving into unspecified water Header
W16.91 Jumping or diving into unspecified water causing drowning and submersion Header
W16.92 Jumping or diving into unspecified water causing other injury Header
W17 Other fall from one level to another
9 subcodes
W17.0 Fall into well Header
W17.1 Fall into storm drain or manhole Header
W17.2 Fall into hole Header
W17.3 Fall into empty swimming pool Header
W17.4 Fall from dock Header
W17.8 Other fall from one level to another Header
W17.81 Fall down embankment (hill) Header
W17.82 Fall from (out of) grocery cart Header
W17.89 Other fall from one level to another Header
W18 Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
19 subcodes
W18.0 Fall due to bumping against object Header
W18.00 Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall Header
W18.01 Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall Header
W18.02 Striking against glass with subsequent fall Header
W18.09 Striking against other object with subsequent fall Header
W18.1 Fall from or off toilet Header
W18.11 Fall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object Header
W18.12 Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object Header
W18.2 Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub Header
W18.3 Other and unspecified fall on same level Header
W18.30 Fall on same level, unspecified Header
W18.31 Fall on same level due to stepping on an object Header
W18.39 Other fall on same level Header
W18.4 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling Header
W18.40 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified Header
W18.41 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object Header
W18.42 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening Header
W18.43 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another Header
W18.49 Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling Header
W19 Unspecified fall
0 subcodes

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