W17 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.
Codes
- W17.0 Fall into well
- W17.0XXA Fall into well, initial encounter
- W17.0XXD Fall into well, subsequent encounter
- W17.0XXS Fall into well, sequela
- W17.1 Fall into storm drain or manhole
- W17.1XXA Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter
- W17.1XXD Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter
- W17.1XXS Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela
- W17.2 Fall into hole
- W17.2XXA Fall into hole, initial encounter
- W17.2XXD Fall into hole, subsequent encounter
- W17.2XXS Fall into hole, sequela
- W17.3 Fall into empty swimming pool
- W17.3XXA Fall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter
- W17.3XXD Fall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- W17.3XXS Fall into empty swimming pool, sequela
- W17.4 Fall from dock
- W17.4XXA Fall from dock, initial encounter
- W17.4XXD Fall from dock, subsequent encounter
- W17.4XXS Fall from dock, sequela
- W17.8 Other fall from one level to another
- W17.81 Fall down embankment (hill)
- W17.81XA Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter
- W17.81XD Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter
- W17.81XS Fall down embankment (hill), sequela
- W17.82 Fall from (out of) grocery cart
- W17.82XA Fall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter
- W17.82XD Fall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter
- W17.82XS Fall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela
- W17.89 Other fall from one level to another
- W17.89XA Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter
- W17.89XD Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter
- W17.89XS Other fall from one level to another, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W17 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W17 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about W17 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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