Fall from bed (W06) ICD-10-CM
The W06 code range covers fall from bed with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W06
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the W06 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the W06 Code Range
A fall from bed belongs to the broader group of slips, trips, stumbles and falls. W06 identifies the event; its subdivisions distinguish the encounter designation.
W06.XXXA is for an initial encounter, W06.XXXD for a subsequent encounter, and W06.XXXS for a sequela, or later effect.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W06 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W06 range classify?
The range classifies fall from bed. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
