W18.31
BillableFall on same level due to stepping on an object
W18.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall on same level due to stepping on an object. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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
- •Fall on same level due to stepping on an animal
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •slipping, tripping and stumbling without fall due to stepping on animal (W18.41)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W18.31?
- W18.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall on same level due to stepping on an object". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W18.31 a billable code?
- Yes — W18.31 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from W18.31?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): slipping, tripping and stumbling without fall due to stepping on animal (W18.41).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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