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W18.2

Non-billable

Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub

Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub

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

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)
  • fall in full bathtub causing drowning or submersion (W16.21-)

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)

W18.2XXA

Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, initial encounter

BillableW18.2XXD

Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, subsequent encounter

BillableW18.2XXS

Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W18.2?

ICD-10-CM code W18.2 represents "Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W18.2 a billable code?

No, W18.2 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 W18.2.

What chapter is W18.2 in?

W18.2 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W18.2?

W18.2 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 W18.2?

W18.2 has 3 child codes, including: W18.2XXA (Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, initial encounter), W18.2XXD (Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, subsequent encounter), W18.2XXS (Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.2?

W18.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903966. 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.