W10 ICD-10-CM Code: Fall on and from stairs and steps
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W10Fall on and from stairs and steps
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W10 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W10
Fall on and from stairs and steps
- 4
Code W10
Fall on and from stairs and steps
Codes under W10
W10 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W10.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W10.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W10.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W10.
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 W10 mean?
W10 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fall on and from stairs and steps.”
Is W10 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W10 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 W10 located in ICD-10-CM?
W10 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W10, Fall on and from stairs and steps.
What coding notes are listed for W10?
No inclusion terms are listed for W10 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.