Fall while being carried or supported by other persons (W04) ICD-10-CM
The W04 code range covers fall while being carried or supported by other persons 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.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Accidentally dropped while being carried
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 W04
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 W04 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- W04 Fall while being carried or supported by other personsNon-billable
- W04.XXXA Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, initial encounter
- W04.XXXD Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, subsequent encounter
- W04.XXXS Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, sequela
About the W04 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W04 covers injuries resulting from a fall while being carried or supported by other persons. This code and its extensions specify the timing of care related to such falls, including initial treatment, follow-ups, and late effects.
The term "fall while being carried" describes incidents where a person falls during support from another individual. The main code W04 identifies this cause of injury. Extensions like W04.XXXA indicate the initial encounter, W04.XXXD a subsequent encounter, and W04.XXXS sequela, which refers to complications or conditions that develop after the initial injury. These codes help medical coders record and classify injuries for accurate medical records and billing when a patient falls while being supported by others, distinguishing the timing and nature of the medical visit related to the fall.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W04 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 W04 range classify?
The range classifies fall while being carried or supported by other persons. 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.
