Fall on and from ladder (W11)
The ICD-10 code W11 specifically captures incidents of a fall on and from a ladder, including various stages of treatment and complications. This code helps identify injuries related to ladder falls, important for precise medical recording and insurance purposes.
The category W11 includes codes for different phases of care: W11.XXXA for the initial encounter following a ladder fall, W11.XXXD for subsequent encounters during ongoing treatment, and W11.XXXS for sequela, or late effects from the injury. Commonly referred to as a "fall from ladder," these codes clarify the context of injuries involving ladder accidents. Medical coders use these to document care stages accurately and to differentiate between initial treatment, follow-ups, and long-term complications after falls from ladders. Understanding these distinctions guides proper coding in records involving ladder-related injuries.
External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W11 Fall on and from ladder
- W11.XXXA Fall on and from ladder, initial encounter
- W11.XXXD Fall on and from ladder, subsequent encounter
- W11.XXXS Fall on and from ladder, sequela
Fall on and from ladder (W11)
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 W11
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
