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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W18.49XA ICD-10-CM Code: Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, initial encounter

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

Code definition

Official description

W18.49XA

Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, initial encounter

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

Classification

Where W18.49XA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W18

    Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls

  4. 4

    Subcategory W18.49

    Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

  5. 5

    Code W18.49XA

    Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W18.49XA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W18.49XA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W18.49XA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W18.49XA.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W18.49XA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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 W18.49XA mean?

W18.49XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, initial encounter.”

Is W18.49XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W18.49XA 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 W18.49XA located in ICD-10-CM?

W18.49XA is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W18, Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls and subcategory W18.49, Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling.

What coding notes are listed for W18.49XA?

No inclusion terms are listed for W18.49XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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