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W13

Non-billable

Fall from, out of or through building or structure

Fall from, out of or through building or structure

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

7

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 (7)

W13.0

Fall from, out of or through balcony

W13.1

Fall from, out of or through bridge

W13.2

Fall from, out of or through roof

W13.3

Fall through floor

W13.4

Fall from, out of or through window

W13.8

Fall from, out of or through other building or structure

W13.9

Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise spcf

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W13?

ICD-10-CM code W13 represents "Fall from, out of or through building or structure". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W13 a billable code?

No, W13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under W13.

What chapter is W13 in?

W13 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W13?

W13 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 W13?

W13 has 7 child codes, including: W13.0 (Fall from, out of or through balcony), W13.1 (Fall from, out of or through bridge), W13.2 (Fall from, out of or through roof), W13.3 (Fall through floor), and 3 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for W13?

W13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0337213. 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.