2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W17Other fall from one level to another

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›W00-W19›W17

ICD-10-CM W17
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

W17 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other fall from one level to another, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W17.0XXA, W17.0XXD, W17.0XXS, and W17.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
W17
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other fall from one level to another
Short Description
Other fall from one level to another
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
W00-W19
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionW00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls
CategoryW17Other fall from one level to another
This CodeW17Other fall from one level to another

Specific Coding for Other fall from one level to anotherOverview

Non-specific codes like W17 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • W17.0 for Fall into well

  • W17.1 for Fall into storm drain or manhole

  • W17.2 for Fall into hole

  • W17.3 for Fall into empty swimming pool

  • W17.4 for Fall from dock

  • W17.8 for Other fall from one level to another

  • W17.81 for Fall down embankment (hill)

  • W17.82 for Fall from (out of) grocery cart

  • W17.89 for Other fall from one level to another

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to W17: its own notes plus those printed at block W00-W19 and Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls applies to 330 codes
  • 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)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls applies to 330 codes
  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 20 (V00-Y99) External causes of morbidity and mortality applies to 7,461 codes
  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17
Values for category W17 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About W17Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other fall from one level to another?

W17 is the ICD-10-CM category for other fall from one level to another, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is W17 (Other fall from one level to another) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other fall from one level to another, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other fall from one level to another need a more specific code from this category, such as W17.0XXA, W17.0XXD, and W17.0XXS.

Can W17 be reported with a code from V80?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block W00-W19, which applies to W17, lists "fall from animal (V80.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).