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ICD-10-CM Code for Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps W10.8

ICD-10 code W10.8 for Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps

W10

Excludes1: Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

 
W10.8 Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps
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Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, initial encounter
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Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, sequela

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[QUOTE="FSultan, post: 502419, member: 569803"] Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default code [/QUOTE] I think you could use this: W10.8XXA - Fall ... [ Read More ]
Primary Dx Code for Maternity Patient who Falls on stairs
A maternity patient in her 1st trimester came in office because she fell down 3 steps and landed on her buttock. After exam, it appeared that she was not injured. The PRIMARY dx code we billed was W... [ Read More ]
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