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W18 - Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls


The ICD 10 Code for Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls is listed as W18.
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: W18
Description: Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W18
  • 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 W18:
W18.0 - Fall due to bumping against object
W18.1 - Fall from or off toilet
W18.2 - Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
W18.3 - Other and unspecified fall on same level
W18.4 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling