W12.XXXS

Fall on and from scaffolding, sequela

Billable / specific

W12.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W12)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02) (from W12)
  • fall from animal (V80.-) (from W12)
  • fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31) (from W12)
  • fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99) (from W12)
  • intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81) (from W12)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81 (from W12)
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-) (from W12)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08) (from W12)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W12). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W12Fall on and from scaffoldingNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W12.XXXAFall on and from scaffolding, initial encounterBillable
  • W12.XXXDFall on and from scaffolding, subsequent encounterBillable

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