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W18.43

Non-billable

Slip/trip w/o falling due to step from one level to another

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another

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)

W18.43XA

Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, init

BillableW18.43XD

Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, subs

BillableW18.43XS

Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for slip/trip w/o falling due to step from one level to another?

The ICD-10-CM code for slip/trip w/o falling due to step from one level to another is W18.43. The full clinical description is "Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another". W18.43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W18.43 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W18.43 represents "Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another". 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 W18.43 a billable code?

No, W18.43 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 W18.43.

What chapter is W18.43 in?

W18.43 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W18.43?

W18.43 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 W18.43?

W18.43 has 3 child codes, including: W18.43XA (Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, init), W18.43XD (Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, subs), W18.43XS (Slip/trip w/o fall d/t step from one level to another, sqla).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.43?

W18.43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903997. 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.