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W05

Non-billable

Fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot

Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter

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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (3)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding 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 from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot?

The ICD-10-CM code for fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot is W05. The full clinical description is "Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter". W05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W05 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W05 represents “Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter”. 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 W05 a billable code?

No, W05 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 W05.

What chapter is W05 in?

W05 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W05?

W05 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 5 more.

What are the subcategories under W05?

W05 has 3 child codes, including: W05.0 (Fall from non-moving wheelchair), W05.1 (Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter), W05.2 (Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W05?

W05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900215. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W05 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot 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 W05?

W05 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60&XE293.

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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.