All ICD10 Codes

W18.0

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Fall due to bumping against object

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
W18.00Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fallW18.01Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fallW18.02Striking against glass with subsequent fallW18.09Striking against other object with subsequent fall
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Striking against object with subsequent fall
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
View W00-W19 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
W18.0Fall due to bumping against objectNot billable
W18.00Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fallBillable
W18.01Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fallBillable
W18.02Striking against glass with subsequent fallBillable
W18.09Striking against other object with subsequent fallBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W18.0:

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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