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W17

Non-billable

Other fall from one level to another

Other fall from one level to another

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

6

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 (6)

W17.0

Fall into well

W17.1

Fall into storm drain or manhole

W17.2

Fall into hole

W17.3

Fall into empty swimming pool

W17.4

Fall from dock

W17.8

Other fall from one level to another

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W17?

ICD-10-CM code W17 represents "Other fall from one level to another". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W17 a billable code?

No, W17 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under W17.

What chapter is W17 in?

W17 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W17?

W17 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 W17?

W17 has 6 child codes, including: W17.0 (Fall into well), W17.1 (Fall into storm drain or manhole), W17.2 (Fall into hole), W17.3 (Fall into empty swimming pool), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for W17?

W17 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478874. 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.