Other fall from one level to another (W17) ICD-10-CM
The W17 code range covers other fall from one level to another with 34 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 24 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 each code from category W17
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 W17 Range 34 codes · 24 billable
- W17 Other fall from one level to anotherNon-billable
- W17.0 Fall into wellNon-billable
- W17.0XXA Fall into well, initial encounter
- W17.0XXD Fall into well, subsequent encounter
- W17.0XXS Fall into well, sequela
- W17.1 Fall into storm drain or manholeNon-billable
- W17.1XXA Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter
- W17.1XXD Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter
- W17.1XXS Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela
- W17.2 Fall into holeNon-billable
- W17.2XXA Fall into hole, initial encounter
- W17.2XXD Fall into hole, subsequent encounter
- W17.2XXS Fall into hole, sequela
- W17.3 Fall into empty swimming poolNon-billable
- W17.3XXA Fall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter
- W17.3XXD Fall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- W17.3XXS Fall into empty swimming pool, sequela
- W17.4 Fall from dockNon-billable
- W17.4XXA Fall from dock, initial encounter
- W17.4XXD Fall from dock, subsequent encounter
- W17.4XXS Fall from dock, sequela
- W17.8 Other fall from one level to anotherNon-billable
- W17.81 Fall down embankment (hill)Non-billable
- W17.81XA Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter
- W17.81XD Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter
- W17.81XS Fall down embankment (hill), sequela
- W17.82 Fall from (out of) grocery cartNon-billable
- W17.82XA Fall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter
- W17.82XD Fall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter
- W17.82XS Fall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela
- W17.89 Other fall from one level to anotherNon-billable
- W17.89XA Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter
- W17.89XD Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter
- W17.89XS Other fall from one level to another, sequela
About the W17 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W17 covers various types of falls from one level to another, including specific situations such as falling into wells, holes, empty swimming pools, and storm drains. These codes are used to classify injuries caused by accidental falls from different types of elevated or uneven surfaces.
This section precisely identifies falls like fall into well (W17.0), fall into storm drain or manhole (W17.1), fall into hole (W17.2), fall into empty swimming pool (W17.3), and fall from dock (W17.4). For example, if a patient experiences a fall into a manhole, the applicable code would be W17.1 series. It also includes more general codes like fall down embankment (W17.81) or fall from (out of) grocery cart (W17.82). The detailed coding extends to specify the encounter type—initial (A), subsequent (D), or sequela (S)—to track the course of treatment or complications. The W17.89 codes cover other unique fall scenarios like falling down an elevator shaft or into a quarry, capturing a broad range of accidental falls between levels. These ICD-10 codes help medical professionals precisely document the nature and circumstances of accidental falls from different heights, enabling accurate classification of injury causes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W17 range?
Of the 34 codes in this range, 24 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 W17 range classify?
The range classifies other fall from one level to another. 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.
