W17: Other fall from one level to another
Codes under W17 (Other fall from one level to another). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W17.0 | Fall into well | — |
| W17.0 | Fall into well | — |
| W17.0XXA | Fall into well, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.0XXA | Fall into well, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.0XXD | Fall into well, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.0XXD | Fall into well, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.0XXS | Fall into well, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.0XXS | Fall into well, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.1 | Fall into storm drain or manhole | — |
| W17.1 | Fall into storm drain or manhole | — |
| W17.1XXA | Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.1XXA | Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.1XXD | Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.1XXD | Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.1XXS | Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.1XXS | Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.2 | Fall into hole | — |
| W17.2 | Fall into hole | — |
| W17.2XXA | Fall into hole, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.2XXA | Fall into hole, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.2XXD | Fall into hole, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.2XXD | Fall into hole, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.2XXS | Fall into hole, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.2XXS | Fall into hole, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.3 | Fall into empty swimming pool | — |
| W17.3 | Fall into empty swimming pool | — |
| W17.3XXA | Fall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.3XXA | Fall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.3XXD | Fall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.3XXD | Fall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.3XXS | Fall into empty swimming pool, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.3XXS | Fall into empty swimming pool, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.4 | Fall from dock | — |
| W17.4 | Fall from dock | — |
| W17.4XXA | Fall from dock, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.4XXA | Fall from dock, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.4XXD | Fall from dock, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.4XXD | Fall from dock, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.4XXS | Fall from dock, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.4XXS | Fall from dock, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.8 | Other fall from one level to another | — |
| W17.8 | Other fall from one level to another | — |
| W17.81 | Fall down embankment (hill) | — |
| W17.81 | Fall down embankment (hill) | — |
| W17.81XA | Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.81XA | Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.81XD | Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.81XD | Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.81XS | Fall down embankment (hill), sequela | ✓ |
| W17.81XS | Fall down embankment (hill), sequela | ✓ |
| W17.82 | Fall from (out of) grocery cart | — |
| W17.82 | Fall from (out of) grocery cart | — |
| W17.82XA | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.82XA | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.82XD | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.82XD | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.82XS | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.82XS | Fall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.89 | Other fall from one level to another | — |
| W17.89 | Other fall from one level to another | — |
| W17.89XA | Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.89XA | Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W17.89XD | Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.89XD | Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W17.89XS | Other fall from one level to another, sequela | ✓ |
| W17.89XS | Other fall from one level to another, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W17?
W17 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other fall from one level to another. It contains 66 more specific diagnosis codes, 48 of which are billable.
Is W17 a billable code?
No — W17 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W17.0 — Fall into well). 48 of the 66 codes under W17 are billable.
What codes fall under W17?
W17 includes W17.0, W17.0, W17.0XXA, W17.0XXA, W17.0XXD, plus 61 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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