W10 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for W10 ICD 10 code
- Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)
Codes
- W10.0 Fall (on)(from) escalator
- W10.0XXA Fall (on)(from) escalator, initial encounter
- W10.0XXD Fall (on)(from) escalator, subsequent encounter
- W10.0XXS Fall (on)(from) escalator, sequela
- W10.1 Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb
- W10.1XXA Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, initial encounter
- W10.1XXD Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, subsequent encounter
- W10.1XXS Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb, sequela
- W10.2 Fall (on)(from) incline
- W10.2XXA Fall (on)(from) incline, initial encounter
- W10.2XXD Fall (on)(from) incline, subsequent encounter
- W10.2XXS Fall (on)(from) incline, sequela
- W10.8 Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps
- W10.8XXA Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, initial encounter
- W10.8XXD Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, subsequent encounter
- W10.8XXS Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela
- W10.9 Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps
- W10.9XXA Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps, initial encounter
- W10.9XXD Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps, subsequent encounter
- W10.9XXS Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W10 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W10 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about W10 ICD 10 code
Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling. They are also more likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall, especially if they have osteoporosis. A broken bone, especially when it is in a hip, may even lead to disability and a loss of independence for older adults.
Some common causes of falls include:
- Balance problems
- Some medicines, which can make you feel dizzy, confused, or slow
- Vision problems
- Alcohol, which can affect your balance and reflexes
- Muscle weakness, especially in your legs, which can make it harder for you to get up from a chair or keep your balance when walking on an uneven surface.
- Certain illnesses, such as low blood pressure, diabetes, and neuropathy
- Slow reflexes, which make it hard to keep your balance or move out of the way of a hazard
- Tripping or slipping due to loss of footing or traction
At any age, people can make changes to lower their risk of falling. It important to take care of your health, including getting regular eye exams. Regular exercise may lower your risk of falls by strengthening your muscles, improving your balance, and keeping your bones strong. And you can look for ways to make your house safer. For example, you can get rid of tripping hazards and make sure that you have rails on the stairs and in the bath. To reduce the chances of breaking a bone if you do fall, make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D.
NIH: National Institute on Aging
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