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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Falling Down Stairs

ICD-10 Coding for Falling Down Stairs

W10.8XXA
W00.1XXA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for falling down stairs includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Fall on Stairs
Staircase Fall
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Falling Down Stairs

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Falling Down Stairs

Use ICD-10 code W10.8XXA for fall on other stairs and steps, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fall on other stairs and steps, initial encounter

Billable Code
W10.8XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Document the specific type of stairs involved in the fall.

Applicable To

  • • Fall on basement stairs
  • • Fall on escalator

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of stairs is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Fall due to ice and snow, initial encounter

Billable Code
W00.1XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Weather conditions documented
  • • Surface condition noted as icy

Applicable To

  • • Fall on icy stairs

Important Notes

  • • Ensure environmental conditions are documented to justify the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.6

Repeated falls

Use when there is a history of recurrent falls without acute injury.

Z91.81

History of falling

Use to indicate a history of falls, which may be relevant for risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for falling down stairs?

The ICD-10 code for falling down stairs is W10.8XXA for falls on other specified stairs and W10.9XXA for unspecified stairs.

How do you code a fall on icy stairs?

Use W00.1XXA for falls on icy stairs, ensuring documentation specifies the icy condition.

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