All ICD10 Codes

W18.4

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

Use a more specific code (5 billable)
W18.40Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecifiedW18.41Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on objectW18.42Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or openingW18.43Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to anotherW18.49Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • collision with another person without fall (W51)
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
W18.4Slipping, tripping and stumbling without fallingNot billable
W18.40Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecifiedBillable
W18.41Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on objectBillable
W18.42Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or openingBillable
W18.43Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to anotherBillable
W18.49Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without fallingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W18.4:

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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