ICD-10-CM W18: Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W18

Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W18

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

fall in full bathtub causing drowning or submersion (W16.21-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

slipping, tripping and stumbling without fall due to stepping on animal (W18.41)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

collision with another person without fall (W51)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

slipping, tripping and stumbling with fall due to stepping on animal (W18.31)

Inclusion Terms

Striking against object with subsequent fall

Inclusion Terms

Fall from (off) toilet NOS

Inclusion Terms

Fall on same level due to stepping on an animal

Inclusion Terms

Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on animal

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W18

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W18):

W18.0 - Fall due to bumping against object W18.00 - Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall W18.01 - Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall W18.02 - Striking against glass with subsequent fall W18.09 - Striking against other object with subsequent fall W18.1 - Fall from or off toilet W18.11 - Fall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object W18.12 - Fall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object W18.2 - Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub W18.3 - Other and unspecified fall on same level W18.30 - Fall on same level, unspecified W18.31 - Fall on same level due to stepping on an object W18.39 - Other fall on same level W18.4 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling W18.40 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling, unspecified W18.41 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object W18.42 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening W18.43 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping from one level to another W18.49 - Other slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling

About ICD-10-CM Code W18 (Other slipping)

ICD-10-CM code W18 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 W18 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W18 - Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls. 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 slipping related to tripping and stumbling and falls.