Other fall from one level to another
In Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19), chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity
24 billable codes under W17: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
These notes sit on W00-W19 and apply to every code under it, including W17.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers how to report external cause codes (V00-Y99) describing cause, intent, place, activity, and status. They are never principal or first-listed, and reporting is voluntary unless required.
- General External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 88)
- Place of Occurrence Guideline (page 89)
- Activity Code (page 89)
- Place of Occurrence, Activity, and Status Codes Used with other External Cause Code (page 89)
- If the Reporting Format Limits the Number of External Cause Codes (page 90)
- Multiple External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 90)
- Child and Adult Abuse Guideline (page 90)
- Unknown or Undetermined Intent Guideline (page 91)
All codes under W17
W17 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- W17.0Fall into well
- W17.0XXAFall into well, initial encounter
- W17.0XXDFall into well, subsequent encounter
- W17.0XXSFall into well, sequela
- W17.1Fall into storm drain or manhole
- W17.1XXAFall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter
- W17.1XXDFall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter
- W17.1XXSFall into storm drain or manhole, sequela
- W17.2Fall into hole
- W17.2XXAFall into hole, initial encounter
- W17.2XXDFall into hole, subsequent encounter
- W17.2XXSFall into hole, sequela
- W17.3Fall into empty swimming pool
- W17.3XXAFall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter
- W17.3XXDFall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- W17.3XXSFall into empty swimming pool, sequela
- W17.4Fall from dock
- W17.4XXAFall from dock, initial encounter
- W17.4XXDFall from dock, subsequent encounter
- W17.4XXSFall from dock, sequela
- W17.8Other fall from one level to another
- W17.81Fall down embankment (hill)
- W17.81XAFall down embankment (hill), initial encounter
- W17.81XDFall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter
- W17.81XSFall down embankment (hill), sequela
- W17.82Fall from (out of) grocery cart
- W17.82XAFall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter
- W17.82XDFall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter
- W17.82XSFall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela
- W17.89Other fall from one level to another
- W17.89XAOther fall from one level to another, initial encounter
- W17.89XDOther fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter
- W17.89XSOther fall from one level to another, sequela
W17 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Falls
Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling. They are also more likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall, especially if they have osteoporosis. A broken bone, especially when it is in a hip, may even lead to disability and a loss of independence for older adults.
Read more about falls on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.