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W18.42

Non-billable

Slip/trip w/o falling due to stepping into hole or opening

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening

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

W18.4

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)
  • collision with another person without fall (W51)

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)

W18.42XA

Slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, init

BillableW18.42XD

Slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, subs

BillableW18.42XS

Slip/trip w/o fall due to step into hole or opening, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for slip/trip w/o falling due to stepping into hole or opening?

The ICD-10-CM code for slip/trip w/o falling due to stepping into hole or opening is W18.42. The full clinical description is "Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening". W18.42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W18.42 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W18.42 represents "Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening". 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 W18.42 a billable code?

No, W18.42 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 W18.42.

What chapter is W18.42 in?

W18.42 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W18.42?

W18.42 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 W18.42?

W18.42 has 3 child codes, including: W18.42XA (Slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, init), W18.42XD (Slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, subs), W18.42XS (Slip/trip w/o fall due to step into hole or opening, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.42?

W18.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903993. 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.