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W16

Non-billable

Fall, jump or diving into water

W16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall, jump or diving into water. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Falls 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

  • •accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74)
  • •effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-)
  • •fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94)
  • •hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •striking or hitting diving board (W21.4)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W16?
W16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall, jump or diving into water". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W16 a billable code?
No — W16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W16?
W16 has 10 more specific child codes, including W16.0, W16.1, W16.2.
What is excluded from W16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74); effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-); fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94); hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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