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 2027. 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
These events include slipping or tripping, falling from furniture or a higher place, and falling, jumping, or diving into water. They also include slipping, tripping, or stumbling without a fall.
The categories separate falls by how they happened or what the person fell from. W00 separates falls on ice or snow by whether they occurred on the same level, on stairs, or between levels. W01 distinguishes same-level slips and trips by whether the person then struck an object. Other categories identify falls from wheelchairs or scooters, playground equipment, stairs, ladders, and buildings. W16 separates falls into water from jumping or diving, then distinguishes where the event occurred. W18 includes other falls and slips or trips without falling; W19 identifies an unspecified fall.
Where listed for these fall categories, a seventh character distinguishes initial encounters, subsequent encounters, and later effects (sequelae).
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 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
