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W12

Non-billable

Fall on and from scaffolding

Fall on and from scaffolding

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

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)

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 (3)

W12.XXXA

Fall on and from scaffolding, initial encounter

BillableW12.XXXD

Fall on and from scaffolding, subsequent encounter

BillableW12.XXXS

Fall on and from scaffolding, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W12?

ICD-10-CM code W12 represents "Fall on and from scaffolding". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W12 a billable code?

No, W12 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 W12.

What chapter is W12 in?

W12 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W12?

W12 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 W12?

W12 has 3 child codes, including: W12.XXXA (Fall on and from scaffolding, initial encounter), W12.XXXD (Fall on and from scaffolding, subsequent encounter), W12.XXXS (Fall on and from scaffolding, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W12?

W12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0337214. 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.