W10 – Fall on and from stairs and steps
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Type 1 Excludes
Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)
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Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| V00-Y99 | External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) |
| W00-W19 | Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19) |
| W10 |
Fall on and from stairs and steps
Type 1 Excludes
Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)
|
| W10.0 | Fall (on)(from) escalator |
| W10.1 | Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb |
| W10.2 | Fall (on)(from) incline |
| W10.8 | Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps |
| W10.9 | Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps |