2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About W17Overview

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.