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W18.42XA

Billable

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

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

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W00-W19

Parent Code

W18.42
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, init is W18.42XA. The full clinical description is "Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening, initial encounter". W18.42XA is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W18.42XA mean?

ICD-10-CM code W18.42XA represents “Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W18.42XA a billable code?

Yes, W18.42XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W18.42XA in?

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

What are the UMLS CUIs for W18.42XA?

W18.42XA is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903994. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W18.42XA relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, init 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 W18.42XA?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W18.42XA 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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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.