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W19 - Unspecified fall


The ICD 10 Code for Unspecified fall is listed as W19.
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: W19
Description: Unspecified fall
  • Accidental fall NOS
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W19
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
  • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  • Excludes1: assault (X92-Y08)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)