W09 ICD-10-CM Code: Fall on and from playground equipment
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W09Fall on and from playground equipment
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W09 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W09
Fall on and from playground equipment
- 4
Code W09
Fall on and from playground equipment
More specific choices
Codes under W09
W09 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W09.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W09.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W09.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- fall involving recreational machinery (W31)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W09.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W09 mean?
W09 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fall on and from playground equipment.”
Is W09 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W09 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 W09 located in ICD-10-CM?
W09 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W09, Fall on and from playground equipment.
What coding notes are listed for W09?
No inclusion terms are listed for W09 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: fall involving recreational machinery (W31). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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