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W00.2

Non-billable

Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow

Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W00-W19

Parent Code

W00

Child Codes

3

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 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)
  • fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-)
  • fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

Child Codes (3)

W00.2XXA

Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, init

BillableW00.2XXD

Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, subs

BillableW00.2XXS

Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W00.2?

ICD-10-CM code W00.2 represents "Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W00.2 a billable code?

No, W00.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W00.2.

What chapter is W00.2 in?

W00.2 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W00.2?

W00.2 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 W00.2?

W00.2 has 3 child codes, including: W00.2XXA (Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, init), W00.2XXD (Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, subs), W00.2XXS (Oth fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, sqla).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W00.2?

W00.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900163. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.