All ICD10 Codes

W01

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 1 non-billable)
W01.0Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against objectW01.1Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against objecthas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

W00-W19 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • fall on moving sidewalk
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W01Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumblingNot billable
W01.0Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against objectBillable
W01.1Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against objectSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W01:

blockW00-W19
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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