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W18.12

Non-billable

Fall from or off toilet w subsequent striking against object

Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking 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

W18.1

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)

W18.12XA

Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, init

BillableW18.12XD

Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, subs

BillableW18.12XS

Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fall from or off toilet w subsequent striking against object?

The ICD-10-CM code for fall from or off toilet w subsequent striking against object is W18.12. The full clinical description is "Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object". W18.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W18.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W18.12 represents "Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object". 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 W18.12 a billable code?

No, W18.12 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 W18.12.

What chapter is W18.12 in?

W18.12 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W18.12?

W18.12 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 W18.12?

W18.12 has 3 child codes, including: W18.12XA (Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, init), W18.12XD (Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, subs), W18.12XS (Fall from or off toilet w strike against object, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.12?

W18.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903962. 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.