W04 ICD-10-CM Code: Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W04Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W04 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W04
Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
- 4
Code W04
Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
Codes under W04
W04 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Accidentally dropped while being carried
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W04.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W04.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W04.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W04.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W04 mean?
W04 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fall while being carried or supported by other persons.”
Is W04 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W04 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 W04 located in ICD-10-CM?
W04 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W04, Fall while being carried or supported by other persons.
What coding notes are listed for W04?
Its listed inclusion terms are Accidentally dropped while being carried. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.