ICD-10-CM Codes
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls
W19- Unspecified fall

2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W19

Unspecified fall

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2017

2018

2019

2020

Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

W19 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM W19 became effective on October 1, 2019.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W19 - other international versions of ICD-10 W19 may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

W19 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.

Applicable To

Accidental fall NOS

The following code(s) above W19 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to W19:

V00-Y99
2020 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99
External causes of morbidity
Note
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
External causes of morbidity
W00-W19
2020 ICD-10-CM Range W00-W19
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls
Type 1 Excludes
- assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)
- fall from animal (V80.-)
- fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)
- fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)
- intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)
Type 2 Excludes
- at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
- fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
- fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)
Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

Clinical Information

A fall can change your life. If you're elderly, it can lead to disability and a loss of independence. If your bones are fragile from osteoporosis, you could break a bone, often a hip. But aging alone doesn't make people fall. Diabetes and heart disease affect balance. So do problems with circulation, thyroid or nervous systems. Some medicines make people dizzy. Eye problems or alcohol can be factors. Any of these things can make a fall more likely. Babies and young children are also at risk of falling - off of furniture and down stairs, for example.falls and accidents seldom "just happen." taking care of your health by exercising and getting regular eye exams and physicals may help reduce your chance of falling. Getting rid of tripping hazards in your home and wearing nonskid shoes may also help. To reduce the chances of breaking a bone if you do fall, make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin d. nih: national institute on aging
A finding of sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury.
A sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury.
Falls due to slipping or tripping which result in injury.
Falls due to slipping or tripping which result in loss or injury.

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change

External Cause Index entries containing back-references to W19:

Fall, falling (accidental) W19

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To W19

W18.42XD …… subsequent encounter

W18.42XS …… sequela

W18.43 Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another

W18.43XA …… initial encounter

W18.43XD …… subsequent encounter

W18.43XS …… sequela

W18.49 Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

W18.49XA …… initial encounter

W18.49XD …… subsequent encounter

W18.49XS …… sequela

W19 Unspecified fall

W19.XXXA Unspecified fall, initial encounter

W19.XXXD Unspecified fall, subsequent encounter

W19.XXXS Unspecified fall, sequela

W20 Struck by thrown, projected or falling object

W20.0 Struck by falling object in cave-in

W20.0XXA …… initial encounter

W20.0XXD …… subsequent encounter

W20.0XXS …… sequela

W20.1 Struck by object due to collapse of building

W20.1XXA …… initial encounter

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W19

Unspecified fall

External causes of morbidity

Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls