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W18

Non-billable

Other 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W00-W19

Child Codes

5

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 (5)

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

W18.4

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W18?

ICD-10-CM code W18 represents "Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls". It 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.

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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.