W03

Non-billable

Oth 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W00-W19

Child Codes

3

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 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)
  • collision with another person without fall (W51)
  • crushed or pushed by a crowd or human stampede (W52)
  • fall involving pedestrian conveyance (V00-V09)
  • fall due to ice or snow (W00)
  • fall on same level NOS (W18.30)

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 (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W03?

ICD-10-CM code W03 represents "Other fall on same level due to collision with another person". It 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.

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