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W01 - Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling


The ICD 10 Code for Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling is listed as W01.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W01
Description: Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling
  • Includes: fall on moving sidewalk
  • Excludes1: 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-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W01:
W01.0 - Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object
W01.1 - Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object