Wiki External cause code

[FSultan]

Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default code

 

[bgrasson]

Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default cod

 

[bgrasson]

W codes cannot be primary.

 

[FSultan]

Yes Thank you for the reply but which of these codes are appropriate for the external cause code.

 

[njycarter17]

Do you use W19.8XXA for a fall on the basement stairs or W19.9XXA since this is the default code

I think you could use this: W10.8XXA - Fall (on) (from) other stairs and steps, initial encounter