W10.1⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W10

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W10.1:

Ainitial encounterW10.1XXADsubsequent encounterW10.1XXDSsequelaW10.1XXS

Sub-codes of W10.1(3)

W10.1 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W10.1AFall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, initial encounter✓ BillableW10.1DFall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW10.1SFall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)├W10Fall on and from stairs and steps
└W10.1Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb

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