W17.8
Header — not billableOther fall from one level to another
The ICD-10 code for other fall from one level to another is W17.8.
W17.8 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- W17.0Fall into well
- W17.1Fall into storm drain or manhole
- W17.2Fall into hole
- W17.3Fall into empty swimming pool
- W17.4Fall from dock
- W17.8Other fall from one level to anothernon-billable header