Excludes1

  • assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)
  • fall from animal (V80.-)
  • fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)
  • fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)
  • intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)

Excludes2

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)
  1. W01 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

    Includes:

    • fall on moving sidewalk

    Excludes1

    • fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-)
    • fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-)
    • fall on same level NOS (W18.30)
    • fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0)
    • fall off or from toilet (W18.1-)
    • slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS (W18.40)
    • slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling (W18.4-)

    The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01

    • A - initial encounter
    • D - subsequent encounter
    • S - sequela
    1. W01.0 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Falling over animal
    2. W01.1 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object

      1. W01.10 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object

      2. W01.11 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object

        • W01.110 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass
        • W01.111 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine
        • W01.118 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object
        • W01.119 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object
      3. W01.19 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object

        • W01.190 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture
        • W01.198 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object
Abbreviations used here:

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.