W12⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fall on and from scaffolding

Related Codes· Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)

W00Fall due to ice and snowW01Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W12

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W12:

Ainitial encounterW12XXXADsubsequent encounterW12XXXDSsequelaW12XXXS

Sub-codes of W12(3)

W12 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W12AFall on and from scaffolding, initial encounter✓ BillableW12DFall on and from scaffolding, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW12SFall on and from scaffolding, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)├W12Fall on and from scaffolding
└W12Fall on and from scaffolding

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