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W01 ICD-10-CM Code: Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

W01

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where W01 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W01

    Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

  4. 4

    Code W01

    Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Codes under W01

W01 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

W01.0Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against objectW01.1Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W01.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W01.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W01.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W01.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W01 mean?

W01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling.”

Is W01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W01 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is W01 located in ICD-10-CM?

W01 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W01, Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling.

What coding notes are listed for W01?

No inclusion terms are listed for W01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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-). No Excludes2 note is listed.