W13.2XXA

Fall from, out of or through roof, initial encounter

Billable / specific

W13.2XXA 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 W13)

  • 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 W13)
  • fall from animal (V80.-) (from W13)
  • fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31) (from W13)
  • fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99) (from W13)
  • intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81) (from W13)

Excludes2

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

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81 (from W13)
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-) (from W13)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08) (from W13)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W13). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W13.2Fall from, out of or through roofNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W13.2XXDFall from, out of or through roof, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W13.2XXSFall from, out of or through roof, sequelaBillable

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