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List of Diseases and Injuries

Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)


Excludes 1: assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)
fall from animal (V80.-)
fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)
fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)
intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)

Excludes 2: at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

W00Fall due to ice and snow
Includes: pedestrian on foot falling (slipping) on ice and snow

Excludes 1: fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-)
fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W00

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W00.0Fall on same level due to ice and snow

W00.1Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow

W00.2Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow

W00.9Unspecified fall due to ice and snow

W01Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling
Includes: fall on moving sidewalk

Excludes 1: 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

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W01.0Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object
Falling over animal

W01.1Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object

W01.10Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object

W01.11Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object

W01.110Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass

W01.111Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine

W01.118Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object

W01.119Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object

W01.19Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object

W01.190Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture

W01.198Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object

W03Other fall on same level due to collision with another person
Fall due to non-transport collision with other person

Excludes 1: collision with another person without fall (W51)
crushed or pushed by a crowd or human stampede (W52)
fall involving pedestrian conveyance (V00-V09)
fall due to ice or snow (W00)
fall on same level NOS (W18.30)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W03

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W04Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
Accidentally dropped while being carried

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W04

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W05Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter
Excludes 1: fall from moving wheelchair (powered) (V00.811)
fall from moving motorized mobility scooter (V00.831)
fall from nonmotorized scooter (V00.141)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W05

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W05.0Fall from non-moving wheelchair

W05.1Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter

W05.2Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter

W06Fall from bed
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W06

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W07Fall from chair
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W07

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W08Fall from other furniture
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W08

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela
Fall from stool

W09Fall on and from playground equipment
Excludes 1: fall involving recreational machinery (W31)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W09

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W09.0Fall on or from playground slide

W09.1Fall from playground swing

W09.2Fall on or from jungle gym

W09.8Fall on or from other playground equipment

W10Fall on and from stairs and steps
Excludes 1: Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W10

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W10.0Fall (on)(from) escalator

W10.1Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb

W10.2Fall (on)(from) incline
Fall (on) (from) ramp

W10.8Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps

W10.9Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps

W11Fall on and from ladder
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W11

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W12Fall on and from scaffolding
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W12

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W13Fall from, out of or through building or structure
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W13

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W13.0Fall from, out of or through balcony
Fall from, out of or through railing

W13.1Fall from, out of or through bridge

W13.2Fall from, out of or through roof

W13.3Fall through floor

W13.4Fall from, out of or through window
Excludes 2: fall with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)

W13.8Fall from, out of or through other building or structure
Fall from, out of or through viaduct
Fall from, out of or through wall
Fall from, out of or through flag-pole

W13.9Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified
Excludes 1: collapse of a building or structure (W20.-)
fall or jump from burning building or structure (X00.-)

W14Fall from tree
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W14

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W15Fall from cliff
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W15

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W16Fall, jump or diving into water
Excludes 1: accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74)
effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-)
fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94)
hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0)

Excludes 2: striking or hitting diving board (W21.4)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W16

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W16.0Fall into swimming pool
Fall into swimming pool NOS

Excludes 1: fall into empty swimming pool (W17.3)

W16.01Fall into swimming pool striking water surface

W16.011Fall into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)

W16.012Fall into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury

W16.02Fall into swimming pool striking bottom

W16.021Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)

W16.022Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury

W16.03Fall into swimming pool striking wall

W16.031Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)

W16.032Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury

W16.1Fall into natural body of water
Fall into lake
Fall into open sea
Fall into river
Fall into stream

W16.11Fall into natural body of water striking water surface

W16.111Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)

W16.112Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing other injury

W16.12Fall into natural body of water striking bottom

W16.121Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)

W16.122Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing other injury

W16.13Fall into natural body of water striking side

W16.131Fall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)

W16.132Fall into natural body of water striking side causing other injury

W16.2Fall in (into) filled bathtub or bucket of water

W16.21Fall in (into) filled bathtub
Excludes 1: fall into empty bathtub (W18.2)

W16.211Fall in (into) filled bathtub causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in filled bathtub without fall (W65)

W16.212Fall in (into) filled bathtub causing other injury

W16.22Fall in (into) bucket of water

W16.221Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion

W16.222Fall in (into) bucket of water causing other injury

W16.3Fall into other water
Fall into fountain
Fall into reservoir

W16.31Fall into other water striking water surface

W16.311Fall into other water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without fall (W73)

W16.312Fall into other water striking water surface causing other injury

W16.32Fall into other water striking bottom

W16.321Fall into other water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without fall (W73)

W16.322Fall into other water striking bottom causing other injury

W16.33Fall into other water striking wall

W16.331Fall into other water striking wall causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without fall (W73)

W16.332Fall into other water striking wall causing other injury

W16.4Fall into unspecified water

W16.41Fall into unspecified water causing drowning and submersion

W16.42Fall into unspecified water causing other injury

W16.5Jumping or diving into swimming pool

W16.51Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface

W16.511Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67)

W16.512Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury

W16.52Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom

W16.521Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67)

W16.522Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury

W16.53Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall

W16.531Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67)

W16.532Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury

W16.6Jumping or diving into natural body of water
Jumping or diving into lake
Jumping or diving into open sea
Jumping or diving into river
Jumping or diving into stream

W16.61Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface

W16.611Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without jumping or diving (W69)

W16.612Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing other injury

W16.62Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom

W16.621Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without jumping or diving (W69)

W16.622Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom causing other injury

W16.7Jumping or diving from boat
Excludes 1: Fall from boat into water -see watercraft accident (V90-V94)

W16.71Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface

W16.711Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface causing drowning and submersion

W16.712Jumping or diving from boat striking water surface causing other injury

W16.72Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom

W16.721Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing drowning and submersion

W16.722Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing other injury

W16.8Jumping or diving into other water
Jumping or diving into fountain
Jumping or diving into reservoir

W16.81Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface

W16.811Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without jumping or diving (W73)

W16.812Jumping or diving into other water striking water surface causing other injury

W16.82Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom

W16.821Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without jumping or diving (W73)

W16.822Jumping or diving into other water striking bottom causing other injury

W16.83Jumping or diving into other water striking wall

W16.831Jumping or diving into other water striking wall causing drowning and submersion
Excludes 1: drowning and submersion while in other water without jumping or diving (W73)

W16.832Jumping or diving into other water striking wall causing other injury

W16.9Jumping or diving into unspecified water

W16.91Jumping or diving into unspecified water causing drowning and submersion

W16.92Jumping or diving into unspecified water causing other injury

W17Other fall from one level to another
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W17.0Fall into well

W17.1Fall into storm drain or manhole

W17.2Fall into hole
Fall into pit

W17.3Fall into empty swimming pool
Excludes 1: fall into filled swimming pool (W16.0-)

W17.4Fall from dock

W17.8Other fall from one level to another

W17.81Fall down embankment (hill)

W17.82Fall from (out of) grocery cart
Fall due to grocery cart tipping over

W17.89Other fall from one level to another
Fall from cherry picker
Fall from lifting device
Fall from mobile elevated work platform [MEWP]
Fall from sky lift

W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W18

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela

W18.0Fall due to bumping against object
Striking against object with subsequent fall

Excludes 1: fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)

W18.00Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall

W18.01Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall

W18.02Striking against glass with subsequent fall

W18.09Striking against other object with subsequent fall

W18.1Fall from or off toilet

W18.11Fall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object
Fall from (off) toilet NOS

W18.12Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object

W18.2Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
Excludes 1: fall in full bathtub causing drowning or submersion (W16.21-)

W18.3Other and unspecified fall on same level

W18.30Fall on same level, unspecified

W18.31Fall on same level due to stepping on an object
Fall on same level due to stepping on an animal

Excludes 1: slipping, tripping and stumbling without fall due to stepping on animal (W18.41)

W18.39Other fall on same level

W18.4Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
Excludes 1: collision with another person without fall (W51)

W18.40Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified

W18.41Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on animal

Excludes 1: slipping, tripping and stumbling with fall due to stepping on animal (W18.31)

W18.42Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening

W18.43Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another

W18.49Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

W19Unspecified fall
Accidental fall NOS

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W19

7th Character: A :: initial encounter
D :: subsequent encounter
S :: sequela