Other fall from one level to another - W17
The seventh character in ICD-10-CM is an essential component that adds specificity to diagnosis codes by indicating aspects like the encounter type, stage, or other relevant clinical details.
Category SevenChr Note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17
These ranges represents subcategories of Other fall from one level to another. The "W17" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.
Codes:
- W17.0 - Fall into well
- W17.1 - Fall into storm drain or manhole
- W17.2 - Fall into hole
- W17.3 - Fall into empty swimming pool
- W17.4 - Fall from dock
- W17.8 - Other fall from one level to another
- W17.81 - Fall down embankment (hill)
- W17.82 - Fall from (out of) grocery cart
- W17.89 - Other fall from one level to another