W06
Non-billableFall from bed
Fall from bed
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)
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(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall from bed?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall from bed is W06. The full clinical description is "Fall from bed". W06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W06 represents “Fall from bed”. 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 W06 a billable code?
No, W06 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 W06.
What chapter is W06 in?
W06 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W06?
W06 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 W06?
W06 has 3 child codes, including: W06.XXXA (Fall from bed, initial encounter), W06.XXXD (Fall from bed, subsequent encounter), W06.XXXS (Fall from bed, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W06?
W06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0337228. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall from bed 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 W06?
W06 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60&XE8PK.
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