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W17.89

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

Parent Code

W17.8

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fall from cherry picker
  • Fall from lifting device
  • Fall from mobile elevated work platform [MEWP]
  • Fall from sky lift

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)

W17.89XA

Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter

BillableW17.89XD

Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter

BillableW17.89XS

Other fall from one level to another, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other fall from one level to another?

The ICD-10-CM code for other fall from one level to another is W17.89. The full clinical description is "Other fall from one level to another". W17.89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W17.89 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W17.89 represents "Other fall from one level to another". 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 W17.89 a billable code?

No, W17.89 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 W17.89.

What chapter is W17.89 in?

W17.89 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W17.89?

W17.89 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 W17.89?

W17.89 has 3 child codes, including: W17.89XA (Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter), W17.89XD (Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter), W17.89XS (Other fall from one level to another, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W17.89?

W17.89 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3263933, C3263934, C3263935, C3263936, 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.