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W03

Other fall on same level due to collision with another person

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W00-W19 - Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

7th Character Required

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

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Fall due to non-transport collision with other person

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with W03

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

Specific Codes (3)

W03.XXXABillable

Other fall on same level due to collision with another person, initial encounter

W03.XXXDBillable

Other fall on same level due to collision with another person, subsequent encounter

W03.XXXSBillable

Other fall on same level due to collision with another person, sequela

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