W18
Non-billableOther slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls?
The ICD-10-CM code for other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls is W18. The full clinical description is "Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls". W18 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W18 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W18 represents “Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls”. 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 W18 a billable code?
No, W18 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under W18.
What chapter is W18 in?
W18 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W18?
W18 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 W18?
W18 has 5 child codes, including: W18.0 (Fall due to bumping against object), W18.1 (Fall from or off toilet), W18.2 (Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub), W18.3 (Other and unspecified fall on same level), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for W18?
W18 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903937. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W18 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W18?
W18 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA6Z (Unintentional fall from unspecified height).
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