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W17

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Other fall from one level to another

Use a more specific code (5 billable, 1 non-billable)
W17.0Fall into wellW17.1Fall into storm drain or manholeW17.2Fall into holeW17.3Fall into empty swimming poolW17.4Fall from dockW17.8Other fall from one level to anotherhas 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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W17Other fall from one level to anotherNot billable
W17.0Fall into wellBillable
W17.1Fall into storm drain or manholeBillable
W17.2Fall into holeBillable
W17.3Fall into empty swimming poolBillable
W17.4Fall from dockBillable
W17.8Other fall from one level to anotherSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W17:

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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