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W10

Non-billable

Fall on and from stairs and steps

Fall on and from stairs and steps

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

5

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 stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

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)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (5)

W10.0

Fall (on)(from) escalator

W10.1

Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb

W10.2

Fall (on)(from) incline

W10.8

Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps

W10.9

Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W10?

ICD-10-CM code W10 represents "Fall on and from stairs and steps". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W10 a billable code?

No, W10 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under W10.

What chapter is W10 in?

W10 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W10?

W10 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 W10?

W10 has 5 child codes, including: W10.0 (Fall (on)(from) escalator), W10.1 (Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb), W10.2 (Fall (on)(from) incline), W10.8 (Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for W10?

W10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0417021. 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.