ICD-10-CM code "W10": Fall on and from stairs and steps (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeW10
DescriptionFall on and from stairs and steps
Hierarchy
  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
  3. Fall on and from stairs and steps (W10)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)

    Type 1assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)

    Type 1fall from animal (V80.-)

    Type 1fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)

    Type 1fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)

    Type 1intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)

    Type 2at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81

    Type 2fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)

    Type 2fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

  3. Fall on and from stairs and steps (W10)

    Type 1Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

Includes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
  3. Fall on and from stairs and steps (W10)

Subcategories