W18.0
Non-billableFall due to bumping against object
W18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall due to bumping against object. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W18.00 for billing.
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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Includes
- •Striking against object with subsequent fall
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W18.0?
- W18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall due to bumping against object". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W18.0 a billable code?
- No — W18.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W18.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of W18.0?
- W18.0 has 4 more specific child codes, including W18.00, W18.01, W18.02.
- What is excluded from W18.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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