Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls - W18
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 W18
These ranges represents subcategories of Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls. The "W18" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.
Codes:
- W18.0 - Fall due to bumping against object
- W18.00 - Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall
- W18.01 - Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall
- W18.02 - Striking against glass with subsequent fall
- W18.09 - Striking against other object with subsequent fall
- W18.1 - Fall from or off toilet
- W18.11 - Fall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object
- W18.12 - Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object
- W18.2 - Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
- W18.3 - Other and unspecified fall on same level
- W18.30 - Fall on same level, unspecified
- W18.31 - Fall on same level due to stepping on an object
- W18.39 - Other fall on same level
- W18.4 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
- W18.40 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified
- W18.41 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object
- W18.42 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening
- W18.43 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another
- W18.49 - Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling