W03
Non-billableOth fall on same level due to collision with another person
Other fall on same level due to collision with another person
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fall due to non-transport collision with other person
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
- •collision with another person without fallW51
- •crushed or pushed by a crowd or human stampedeW52
- •fall involving pedestrian conveyanceV00-V09
- •fall due to ice or snowW00
- •fall on same level NOSW18.30
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 (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth fall on same level due to collision with another person?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth fall on same level due to collision with another person is W03. The full clinical description is "Other fall on same level due to collision with another person". W03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W03 represents “Other fall on same level due to collision with another person”. 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 W03 a billable code?
No, W03 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 W03.
What chapter is W03 in?
W03 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W03?
W03 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 7 more.
What are the subcategories under W03?
W03 has 3 child codes, including: W03.XXXA (Oth fall same lev due to collision w another person, init), W03.XXXD (Oth fall same lev due to collision w another person, subs), W03.XXXS (Oth fall same lev due to collision w another person, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W03?
W03 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2900206, C2900207. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W03 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth fall on same level due to collision with another person 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 W03?
W03 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60 (Unintentional fall on the same level or from less than 1 metre).
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