All ICD10 Codes

W10

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Fall on and from stairs and steps

Use a more specific code (5 billable)
W10.0Fall (on)(from) escalatorW10.1Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curbW10.2Fall (on)(from) inclineW10.8Fall (on) (from) other stairs and stepsW10.9Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps
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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W10Fall on and from stairs and stepsNot billable
W10.0Fall (on)(from) escalatorBillable
W10.1Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curbBillable
W10.2Fall (on)(from) inclineBillable
W10.8Fall (on) (from) other stairs and stepsBillable
W10.9Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and stepsBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W10:

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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