W17

Other fall from one level to another

Requires 7th character

W17 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

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

Excludes2

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

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

7th character

This code requires a 7th character. Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

More specific codes W17

  • W17.0Fall into wellNeeds 7th char
  • W17.1Fall into storm drain or manholeNeeds 7th char
  • W17.2Fall into holeNeeds 7th char
  • W17.3Fall into empty swimming poolNeeds 7th char
  • W17.4Fall from dockNeeds 7th char
  • W17.8Other fall from one level to anotherNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W00Fall due to ice and snowNeeds 7th char
  • W01Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumblingNeeds 7th char
  • W03Other fall on same level due to collision with another personNeeds 7th char
  • W04Fall while being carried or supported by other personsNeeds 7th char
  • W05Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooterNeeds 7th char
  • W06Fall from bedNeeds 7th char
  • W07Fall from chairNeeds 7th char
  • W08Fall from other furnitureNeeds 7th char
  • W09Fall on and from playground equipmentNeeds 7th char
  • W10Fall on and from stairs and stepsNeeds 7th char
  • W11Fall on and from ladderNeeds 7th char
  • W12Fall on and from scaffoldingNeeds 7th char
  • W13Fall from, out of or through building or structureNeeds 7th char
  • W14Fall from treeNeeds 7th char
  • W15Fall from cliffNeeds 7th char
  • W16Fall, jump or diving into waterNeeds 7th char
  • W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and fallsNeeds 7th char
  • W19Unspecified fallNeeds 7th char

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