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W17.81

Non-billable

Fall down embankment (hill)

Fall down embankment (hill)

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

W17.8

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)

Child Codes (3)

W17.81XA

Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter

BillableW17.81XD

Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter

BillableW17.81XS

Fall down embankment (hill), sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fall down embankment (hill)?

The ICD-10-CM code for fall down embankment (hill) is W17.81. The full clinical description is "Fall down embankment (hill)". W17.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W17.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W17.81 represents "Fall down embankment (hill)". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W17.81 a billable code?

No, W17.81 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 W17.81.

What chapter is W17.81 in?

W17.81 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W17.81?

W17.81 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 W17.81?

W17.81 has 3 child codes, including: W17.81XA (Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter), W17.81XD (Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter), W17.81XS (Fall down embankment (hill), sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W17.81?

W17.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903925. 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.