Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)

Browse all the diagnosis codes used for slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (w00-w19). For easy navigation, the diagnosis codes are sorted in alphabetical order and grouped by sections. Each section is clearly marked with its description, and the corresponding three-digit code range. This format makes it simple to browse diagnosis codes in this chapter or section and find what you're looking for. We've also added green checkmark icons to label billable codes, and red warning icons for non-billable ones. This makes it easy to identify which codes can be billed.

Instructional Notations

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.

• assault involving a fall Y01 Y02
• fall from animal V80
• fall in from machinery in operation W28 W31
• fall in from transport vehicle V01 V99
• intentional self-harm involving a fall X80 X81

Type 2 Excludes

A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

• at risk for fall history of fall Z91.81
• fall in from burning building X00
• fall into fire X00 X04 X08