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W18.0

Non-billable

Fall due to bumping against object

Fall due to bumping against object

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

W18

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Striking against object with subsequent fall

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)
  • fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)

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 (4)

W18.00

Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall

W18.01

Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall

W18.02

Striking against glass with subsequent fall

W18.09

Striking against other object with subsequent fall

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W18.0?

ICD-10-CM code W18.0 represents "Fall due to bumping against object". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W18.0 a billable code?

No, W18.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under W18.0.

What chapter is W18.0 in?

W18.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W18.0?

W18.0 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 3 more.

What are the subcategories under W18.0?

W18.0 has 4 child codes, including: W18.00 (Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall), W18.01 (Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall), W18.02 (Striking against glass with subsequent fall), W18.09 (Striking against other object with subsequent fall).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.0?

W18.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2903939, C2903938. 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.