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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