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W01 ⚠ Non-billable

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity

Code
W01
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Includes
  • fall on moving sidewalk
Excludes1 — never code together
  • fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-)
  • fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-)
  • fall on same level NOS (W18.30)
  • fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0)
  • fall off or from toilet (W18.1-)
  • slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS (W18.40)
  • slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling (W18.4-)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W01?
ICD-10-CM code W01 represents Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is W01 billable?
No. W01 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W01 in?
W01 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the W01 category

W01.0 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object Non-billable W01.1 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object Non-billable W01.10 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object Non-billable W01.11 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object Non-billable W01.19 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object Non-billable W01.110 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass Non-billable W01.111 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine Non-billable W01.118 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object Non-billable

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