ICD-10-CM W00: Fall due to ice and snow

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W00

Fall due to ice and snow

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W00

Includes Notes

pedestrian on foot falling (slipping) on ice and snow

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-)
  • fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-)
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W00

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W00):

W00.0 - Fall on same level due to ice and snow W00.1 - Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow W00.2 - Other fall from one level to another due to ice and snow W00.9 - Unspecified fall due to ice and snow

About ICD-10-CM Code W00 (Fall due to ice and snow)

ICD-10-CM code W00 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W00 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W00 - Fall due to ice and snow. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fall due to ice and snow.