W17.81
Non-billableFall down embankment (hill)
Fall down embankment (hill)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall down embankment (hill)?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall down embankment (hill) is W17.81. The full clinical description is "Fall down embankment (hill)". W17.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W17.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W17.81 represents “Fall down embankment (hill)”. 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 W17.81 a billable code?
No, W17.81 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 W17.81.
What chapter is W17.81 in?
W17.81 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W17.81?
W17.81 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 W17.81?
W17.81 has 3 child codes, including: W17.81XA (Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter), W17.81XD (Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter), W17.81XS (Fall down embankment (hill), sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W17.81?
W17.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903925. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W17.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall down embankment (hill) 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 W17.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W17.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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