W17 ICD-10-CM Code: Other fall from one level to another
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W17Other fall from one level to another
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W17 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W17
Other fall from one level to another
- 4
Code W17
Other fall from one level to another
Codes under W17
W17 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 W17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W17.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W17.
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 W17 mean?
W17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other fall from one level to another.”
Is W17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W17 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 W17 located in ICD-10-CM?
W17 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W17, Other fall from one level to another.
What coding notes are listed for W17?
No inclusion terms are listed for W17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.