ICD-10-CM W17: Other fall from one level to another

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W17

Other fall from one level to another

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W17

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

fall into filled swimming pool (W16.0-)

Inclusion Terms

Fall into pit

Inclusion Terms

Fall due to grocery cart tipping over

Inclusion Terms
  • Fall from cherry picker
  • Fall from lifting device
  • Fall from mobile elevated work platform [MEWP]
  • Fall from sky lift
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W17):

W17.0 - Fall into well W17.1 - Fall into storm drain or manhole W17.2 - Fall into hole W17.3 - Fall into empty swimming pool W17.4 - Fall from dock W17.8 - Other fall from one level to another W17.81 - Fall down embankment (hill) W17.82 - Fall from (out of) grocery cart W17.89 - Other fall from one level to another

About ICD-10-CM Code W17 (Other fall from one level to another)

ICD-10-CM code W17 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 W17 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W17 - Other fall from one level to another. 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 Other fall from one level to another.