W10
Non-billableFall on and from stairs and steps
W10 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall on and from stairs and steps. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W10.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHFalls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling. They are also more likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall, especially if they have osteoporosis . A broken bone, especially when it is in a hip , may even…
Read more about Falls at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W10?
- W10 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall on and from stairs and steps". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W10 a billable code?
- No — W10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W10.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from W10?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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