W15.XXXD

Fall from cliff, subsequent encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

W15.XXXD 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 W15)

  • 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 W15)
  • fall from animal (V80.-) (from W15)
  • fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31) (from W15)
  • fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99) (from W15)
  • intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81) (from W15)

Excludes2

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

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81 (from W15)
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-) (from W15)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08) (from W15)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W15). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W15Fall from cliffNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W15.XXXAFall from cliff, initial encounterBillable
  • W15.XXXSFall from cliff, sequelaBillable

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