Category W10

Fall on and from stairs and steps

Clinical Classification Guidelines

7th Character Requirement

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W10

Specific Diagnosis Codes

Fall (on)(from) escalator
W10.0
Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb
W10.1
Fall (on)(from) incline
W10.2
Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps
W10.8
Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps
W10.9