Fall from other furniture (W08) ICD-10-CM
The W08 code range covers fall from other furniture with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, 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 W08
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
- Fall from stool
Codes in the W08 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the W08 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W08 and its variations are used to classify injuries resulting from falls involving various types of furniture not specified elsewhere. This includes initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters related to such falls.
The ICD-10 code for fall from other furniture (W08) covers accidents like falling from stools, tables, benches, hospital gurneys, ambulance stretchers, or operating room tables. These codes help document incidents caused by failure of support or leaning on unstable furniture, commonly described as "fall due to leaning on insecure furniture" or simply "fall from furniture." Health professionals use W08.XXXA for the initial encounter when the injury first occurs, W08.XXXD for subsequent visits related to the same fall, and W08.XXXS for sequela, capturing late effects of the injury. By using these specific codes, medical coders can accurately track and report injuries resulting from various furniture-related falls, improving clarity in medical records and supporting appropriate care and claims processing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W08 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W08 range classify?
The range classifies fall from other furniture. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
