Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19) ICD-10-CM
The W00–W19 section covers slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls with 488 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 330 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 19 code ranges listed below.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- assault involving a fall Y01 Y02
- fall from animal V80
- fall in from machinery in operation W28 W31
- fall in from transport vehicle V01 V99
- intentional self-harm involving a fall X80 X81
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Code Ranges in This Section 19 ranges · 488 codes
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About the W00–W19 Code Range
ICD-10 codes W00-W19 cover a wide range of incidents related to slipping, tripping, stumbling, and various types of falls including those caused by environmental factors like ice, snow, or furniture. These codes are used to identify the specific circumstances and types of falls, from slipping on ice (W00) to falling from ladders (W11) or playground equipment (W09).
This range includes detailed classifications such as falls on the same level from slipping, tripping, or stumbling without or with striking an object (e.g., W01), falls associated with collisions with other persons (W03), and falls from furniture like beds or chairs (W06, W07). Accidents involving falls into various water bodies or pools, with distinctions for striking water surfaces or objects (W16), are also covered. Additionally, falls from buildings, scaffolding, trees, cliffs, and various other structures have specific codes, highlighting the importance of precisely capturing the fall's context. Synonyms such as "fall on same level from slipping," "fall from ladder," or "fall on playground equipment" help coders quickly identify the right code based on common terminologies. Initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters are further specified by 7th-character extensions, allowing comprehensive tracking of the injury's treatment phase and residual effects.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the W00-W19 range?
The W00-W19 range contains 488 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 330 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does W00-W19 cover?
The range covers slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
