W00
Non-billableFall due to ice and snow
Fall due to ice and snow
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- pedestrian on foot falling (slipping) on ice and snow
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •assault involving a fallY01-Y02
- •fall from animalV80
- •fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation)W28-W31
- •fall (in) (from) transport vehicleV01-V99
- •intentional self-harm involving a fallX80-X81
- •fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyanceV00
- •fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snowW10
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall due to ice and snow?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall due to ice and snow is W00. The full clinical description is "Fall due to ice and snow". W00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W00 represents “Fall due to ice and snow”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W00 a billable code?
No, W00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W00.
What chapter is W00 in?
W00 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W00?
W00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02); fall from animal (V80.-); fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under W00?
W00 has 4 child codes, including: W00.0 (Fall on same level due to ice and snow), W00.1 (Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow), W00.2 (Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow), W00.9 (Unspecified fall due to ice and snow).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W00?
W00 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2900153, C4290466. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W00 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall due to ice and snow affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W00?
W00 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60&XE3LV.
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