2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W04Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
W04 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for fall while being carried or supported by other persons, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W04.XXXA, W04.XXXD, and W04.XXXS.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Accidentally dropped while being carried
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W04
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index; each main term links to its index entry.
Patient EducationClinical
Falls
Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling.
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Questions About W04Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for fall while being carried or supported by other persons?
W04 is the ICD-10-CM category for fall while being carried or supported by other persons, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is W04 (Fall while being carried or supported by other persons) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for fall while being carried or supported by other persons, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for fall while being carried or supported by other persons need a more specific code from this category, such as W04.XXXA, W04.XXXD, and W04.XXXS.
