W18.0Non-billable (header)

Fall due to bumping against object

Sub-codes of W18.0(4)

W18.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).

W18.00Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall⚠ 7th char W18.01Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall⚠ 7th char W18.02Striking against glass with subsequent fall⚠ 7th char W18.09Striking against other object with subsequent fall⚠ 7th char

Inclusion Terms

•Striking against object with subsequent fall

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

•fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)├W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls

└W18.0Fall due to bumping against object

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