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W09

Non-billable

Fall on and from playground equipment

Fall on and from playground equipment

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

4

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (4)

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(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall on and from playground equipment?

The ICD-10-CM code for fall on and from playground equipment is W09. The full clinical description is "Fall on and from playground equipment". W09 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W09 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W09 represents “Fall on and from playground equipment”. 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 W09 a billable code?

No, W09 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W09.

What chapter is W09 in?

W09 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W09?

W09 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 3 more.

What are the subcategories under W09?

W09 has 4 child codes, including: W09.0 (Fall on or from playground slide), W09.1 (Fall from playground swing), W09.2 (Fall on or from jungle gym), W09.8 (Fall on or from other playground equipment).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W09?

W09 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0337234. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W09 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall on and from playground equipment 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 W09?

W09 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA60&XE6JS.

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