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W05.0

Non-billable

Fall from non-moving wheelchair

Fall from non-moving wheelchair

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

Parent Code

W05

Child Codes

3

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

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

Child Codes (3)

W05.0XXA

Fall from non-moving wheelchair, initial encounter

BillableW05.0XXD

Fall from non-moving wheelchair, subsequent encounter

BillableW05.0XXS

Fall from non-moving wheelchair, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W05.0?

ICD-10-CM code W05.0 represents "Fall from non-moving wheelchair". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W05.0 a billable code?

No, W05.0 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 W05.0.

What chapter is W05.0 in?

W05.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W05.0?

W05.0 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 W05.0?

W05.0 has 3 child codes, including: W05.0XXA (Fall from non-moving wheelchair, initial encounter), W05.0XXD (Fall from non-moving wheelchair, subsequent encounter), W05.0XXS (Fall from non-moving wheelchair, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W05.0?

W05.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2977274. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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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.