W18
Non-billableOther slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
W18 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W18.0 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…
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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