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ICD-10-CM 2027 · W00-W19

Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

Part of chapter 20, external causes of morbidity.

About W00-W19

Block W00-W19 contains 19 categories and 330 billable codes for FY2027. No codes here changed in the FY2027 update. None of its codes are CCs or MCCs.

W00Fall due to ice and snow

W01Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

W03Other fall on same level due to collision with another person

W04Fall while being carried or supported by other persons

W05Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter

W06Fall from bed

W07Fall from chair

W08Fall from other furniture

W09Fall on and from playground equipment

W10Fall on and from stairs and steps

W11Fall on and from ladder

W12Fall on and from scaffolding

W13Fall from, out of or through building or structure

W14Fall from tree

W15Fall from cliff

W16Fall, jump or diving into water

W17Other fall from one level to another

W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls

W19Unspecified fall

Block notes

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)