Fall from tree (W14)
The ICD-10 code W14 is used specifically to identify injuries resulting from a fall from a tree. This code and its extensions help healthcare providers document and classify the exact circumstances of such accidents for medical records and billing.
The detailed codes, such as W14.XXXA, W14.XXXD, and W14.XXXS, distinguish between the initial encounter, subsequent encounters, and sequela (long-term effects) related to a fall from a tree. Using these codes helps medical coders accurately capture the stage of treatment for a patient injured by this specific accident type. The term “fall from tree” itself is the synonym linked directly to this code, which makes it easier for healthcare professionals to connect the common injury description with the official ICD-10 classification. This ensures precise coding in cases of accidents caused by tree falls, supporting proper healthcare documentation and injury surveillance.
External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W14 Fall from tree
- W14.XXXA Fall from tree, initial encounter
- W14.XXXD Fall from tree, subsequent encounter
- W14.XXXS Fall from tree, sequela
Fall from tree (W14)
Instructional Notations
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 W14
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
