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2013 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W00
Fall due to ice and snow
W00 is not a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code and cannot be used to indicate a medical diagnosis.
ICD-10-CM codes come into effect beginning October 1, 2014, therefore, this and all ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes should only be used for training or planning purposes until then.
Type 1 Excludes
fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-)
fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-)
Includes
pedestrian on foot falling (slipping) on ice and snow
Mortality Data
Between 1999-2007 there were 795 deaths in the United States where ICD-10 W00 was indicated as the underlying cause of death [source: cdc.gov]
ICD-10 W00 as underlying cause of death data broken down by: gender, age, race, year
2013 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W00 
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