W04
Non-billableFall while being carried or supported by other persons
Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
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
- Accidentally dropped while being carried
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall while being carried or supported by other persons?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall while being carried or supported by other persons is W04. The full clinical description is "Fall while being carried or supported by other persons". W04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W04 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W04 represents “Fall while being carried or supported by other persons”. 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 W04 a billable code?
No, W04 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 W04.
What chapter is W04 in?
W04 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W04?
W04 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 2 more.
What are the subcategories under W04?
W04 has 3 child codes, including: W04.XXXA (Fall while being carried or supported by oth persons, init), W04.XXXD (Fall while being carried or supported by oth persons, subs), W04.XXXS (Fall while being carried or supported by oth persons, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W04?
W04 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2900211, C0478727. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W04 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall while being carried or supported by other persons 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 W04?
W04 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60 (Unintentional fall on the same level or from less than 1 metre).
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