ICD-10-CM W09: Fall on and from playground equipment

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W09

Fall on and from playground equipment

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W09

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

fall involving recreational machinery (W31)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W09

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W09):

W09.0 - Fall on or from playground slide W09.1 - Fall from playground swing W09.2 - Fall on or from jungle gym W09.8 - Fall on or from other playground equipment

About ICD-10-CM Code W09 (Fall on and from playground equipment)

ICD-10-CM code W09 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 W09 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W09 - Fall on and from playground equipment. 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 on and from playground equipment.