Category W18
Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
Clinical Classification Guidelines
7th Character Requirement
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W18
Specific Diagnosis Codes
Fall due to bumping against object
W18.0
Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall
W18.00
Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall
W18.01
Striking against glass with subsequent fall
W18.02
Striking against other object with subsequent fall
W18.09
Fall from or off toilet
W18.1
Fall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object
W18.11
Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object
W18.12
Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
W18.2
Other and unspecified fall on same level
W18.3
Fall on same level, unspecified
W18.30
Fall on same level due to stepping on an object
W18.31
Other fall on same level
W18.39
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
W18.4
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified
W18.40
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object
W18.41
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening
W18.42
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another
W18.43
Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
W18.49