W19
Non-billableUnspecified fall
Unspecified fall
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
UMLS
- Accidental FallC0000921
- Accidental FallsC0000921
- Accidental fallC0000921
- Accidental fall (event)C0000921
- Accidental fall NOSC0000921
- Fall - accidentalC0000921
- Fall, AccidentalC0000921
- FallingC0000921
- FallsC0000921
- Falls, AccidentalC0000921
- accidental fallC0000921
- accidental fallsC0000921
- FallC0085639
- Fall (event)C0085639
- Falling downC0085639
- Falls (finding)C0085639
- Unspecified fallC0085639
- down fallsC0085639
- fallC0085639
- fall downC0085639
- fall injuryC0085639
- fallingC0085639
- falling downC0085639
- fallsC0085639
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fall?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fall is W19. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fall". W19 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W19 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W19 represents “Unspecified fall”. 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 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.
How does W19 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified fall affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W19?
W19 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA6Z (Unintentional fall from unspecified height).
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