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W01 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19) .

Official Notes

Includes

fall on moving sidewalk

Excludes1

fall due to bumping (striking) against object ( W18.0- )

Excludes1

fall in shower or bathtub ( W18.2- )

Excludes1

fall on same level NOS ( W18.30 )

Excludes1

fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow ( W00.0 )

Excludes1

fall off or from toilet ( W18.1- )

Excludes1

slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS ( W18.40 )

Excludes1

slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling ( W18.4- )

7th Character

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

7th Character

A - initial encounter

7th Character

D - subsequent encounter

7th Character

S - sequela

Child Codes

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