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W01

Non-billable

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

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

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • fall on moving sidewalk

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 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-)

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)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

W01.0

Fall on same level from slip/trip w/o strike against object

W01.1

Fall on same level from slip/trip w strike against object

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W01?

ICD-10-CM code W01 represents "Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W01 a billable code?

No, W01 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under W01.

What chapter is W01 in?

W01 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W01?

W01 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 9 more.

What are the subcategories under W01?

W01 has 2 child codes, including: W01.0 (Fall on same level from slip/trip w/o strike against object), W01.1 (Fall on same level from slip/trip w strike against object).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W01?

W01 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0417001, C0478694. 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.