W01

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Non-billableCategory

7th Character Required

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

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Includes

  • fall on moving sidewalk

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with W01

  • fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-)
  • fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-)
  • W18.30 - fall on same level NOS (W18.30)
  • W00.0 - fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0)
  • fall off or from toilet (W18.1-)
  • W18.40 - slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS (W18.40)
  • slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling (W18.4-)

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