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W19

Non-billable

Unspecified fall

Unspecified fall

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

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Accidental fall NOS

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)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

W19.XXXA

Unspecified fall, initial encounter

BillableW19.XXXD

Unspecified fall, subsequent encounter

BillableW19.XXXS

Unspecified fall, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W19?

ICD-10-CM code W19 represents "Unspecified fall". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W19 a billable code?

No, W19 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 W19.

What chapter is W19 in?

W19 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W19?

W19 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 W19?

W19 has 3 child codes, including: W19.XXXA (Unspecified fall, initial encounter), W19.XXXD (Unspecified fall, subsequent encounter), W19.XXXS (Unspecified fall, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W19?

W19 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0000921, C0085639. 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.