W07
Non-billableFall from chair
Fall from chair
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(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall from chair?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall from chair is W07. The full clinical description is "Fall from chair". W07 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W07 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W07 represents “Fall from chair”. 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 W07 a billable code?
No, W07 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 W07.
What chapter is W07 in?
W07 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W07?
W07 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 W07?
W07 has 3 child codes, including: W07.XXXA (Fall from chair, initial encounter), W07.XXXD (Fall from chair, subsequent encounter), W07.XXXS (Fall from chair, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W07?
W07 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0337230. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W07 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall from chair 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 W07?
W07 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60&XE769.
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