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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W10.8XXS ICD-10-CM Code: Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela

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

Code definition

Official description

W10.8XXS

Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela

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

Classification

Where W10.8XXS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W10

    Fall on and from stairs and steps

  4. 4

    Subcategory W10.8

    Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps

  5. 5

    Code W10.8XXS

    Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W10.8XXS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W10.8XXS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W10.8XXS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W10.8XXS.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W10.8XXS.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W10.8XXS mean?

W10.8XXS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela.”

Is W10.8XXS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W10.8XXS has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W10.8XXS located in ICD-10-CM?

W10.8XXS 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 and subcategory W10.8, Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps.

What coding notes are listed for W10.8XXS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W10.8XXS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related W10.8 codes

W10.8XXA

Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, initial encounter

W10.8XXD

Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, subsequent encounter

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