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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W18.4

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

ICD-10-CM Code:
W18.4
ICD-10 Code for:
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls
      (W00-W19)
      • Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
        (W18)

W18.4 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

Non-specific codes like W18.4 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling:

  • W18.40 for Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.40XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.40XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.40XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W18.41 for Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.41XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.41XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.41XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W18.42 for Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.42XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.42XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.42XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W18.43 for Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.43XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.43XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.43XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W18.49 for Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.49XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.49XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W18.49XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • collision with another person without fall W51

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.