ICD-10-CM W04: Fall while being carried or supported by other persons

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W04

Fall while being carried or supported by other persons

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W04

Inclusion Terms

Accidentally dropped while being carried

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W04

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

About ICD-10-CM Code W04 (Fall while being carried or supported by other persons)

ICD-10-CM code W04 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 W04 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W04 - Fall while being carried or supported by other persons. 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 while being carried or supported by other persons.