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W13.9

Non-billable

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

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

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

Parent Code

W13

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)
  • collapse of a building or structure (W20.-)
  • fall or jump from burning building or structure (X00.-)

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)

Child Codes (3)

W13.9XXA

Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, init

BillableW13.9XXD

Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, subs

BillableW13.9XXS

Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W13.9?

ICD-10-CM code W13.9 represents "Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W13.9 a billable code?

No, W13.9 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 W13.9.

What chapter is W13.9 in?

W13.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W13.9?

W13.9 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 4 more.

What are the subcategories under W13.9?

W13.9 has 3 child codes, including: W13.9XXA (Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, init), W13.9XXD (Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, subs), W13.9XXS (Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, sqla).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W13.9?

W13.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900298. 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.