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W01.198Non-billableSave

W01.198 - Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object

ICD-10-CM Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity · W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19) · Subcategory of W01.19 · FY2027

Coding Guidance

W01.198 requires a 7th character. Report the code below that matches the documentation, for example A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter, S for sequela.

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01

Includes, Excludes and Coding Notes

IncludesFrom W01

Conditions this code covers.

  • fall on moving sidewalk
Excludes 1 — Not Coded HereFrom W01

Mutually exclusive: these conditions are never reported together with this code.

  • fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-)
  • fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-)
  • fall on same level NOS (W18.30)
  • fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0)
  • fall off or from toilet (W18.1-)
  • slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS (W18.40)
  • slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling (W18.4-)
Excludes 1 — Not Coded HereFrom W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)

Mutually exclusive: these conditions are never reported together with this code.

  • 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)
Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)

Not part of this code; report both codes when the patient has both conditions.

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)
NotesFrom Chapter V00-Y99

Instructional notes from the ICD-10-CM tabular list.

  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

More Specific Codes (3)

W01.198AFall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, initial encounter→W01.198DFall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, subsequent encounter→W01.198SFall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, sequela→

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