W05
Non-billableFall 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.
Coding Notes
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 from moving wheelchair (powered) (V00.811)
- fall from moving motorized mobility scooter (V00.831)
- fall from nonmotorized scooter (V00.141)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W05?
ICD-10-CM code W05 represents "Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter". It 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.
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