ICD-10 Codes for falling from steps or stairs
There are many different diagnosis codes to represent all type 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 on and from stairs and steps:Fall (on)(from) escalator
W10.0XXA …… initial encounter
W10.0XXD …… subsequent encounter
W10.0XXS …… sequela
Fall (on)(from) sidewalk curb
W10.1XXA …… initial encounter
W10.1XXD …… subsequent encounter
W10.1XXS …… sequela
Fall (on)(from) incline
W10.2XXA …… initial encounter
W10.2XXD …… subsequent encounter
W10.2XXS …… sequela
Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps
W10.8XXA …… initial encounter
W10.8XXD …… subsequent encounter
W10.8XXS …… sequela
Fall (on) (from) unspecified stairs and steps
W10.9XXA …… initial encounter
W10.9XXD …… subsequent encounter
W10.9XXS …… sequela