Diagnosis codes for falls from trees and cliffs

ICD-10 codes for falls from trees or cliffs

There are many different diagnosis codes to represent all types of different falls! (i.e. falls to to tripping & slipping, falls due to being pushed, falls with subsequent striking against objects, falls on same level, falls from stairs & ladders, etc etc). Here are some diagnosis coding options for falls from trees and cliffs:

Fall from tree

W14.XXXA Fall from tree, initial encounter

W14.XXXD Fall from tree, subsequent encounter

W14.XXXS Fall from tree, sequela

Fall from cliff

W15.XXXA Fall from cliff, initial encounter

W15.XXXD Fall from cliff, subsequent encounter

W15.XXXS Fall from cliff, sequela