W01.1 is the authoritative medical code for Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object (ICD-10-CM W01.1), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code W01.1. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: fall on moving sidewalk. Excludes1 (not coded here): fall due to bumping striking against object W18.0-; fall in shower or bathtub W18.2-; fall on same level NOS W18.30; fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow W00.0; fall off or from toilet W18.1-; slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS W18.40; slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling W18.4-; assault involving a fall Y01-Y02; fall from animal V80.-; fall (in) from machinery (in operation) W28-W31; fall (in) from transport vehicle V01-V99; intentional self-harm involving a fall X80-X81. Excludes2 (not included here): at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81; fall (in) from burning building X00.-; fall into fire (X00-X04, X08). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W01.1 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- fall due to bumping striking against object W18.0-
- fall in shower or bathtub W18.2-
- fall on same level NOS W18.30
- fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow W00.0
- fall off or from toilet W18.1-
- slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS W18.40
- slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling W18.4-
- assault involving a fall Y01-Y02
- fall from animal V80.-
- fall (in) from machinery (in operation) W28-W31
- fall (in) from transport vehicle V01-V99
- intentional self-harm involving a fall X80-X81
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
- fall (in) from burning building X00.-
- fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can W01.1 be billed directly?
No. W01.1 (Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against object) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does W01.1 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01.
What can't be coded together with W01.1?
Per Excludes1 instructions, W01.1 must not be reported with: fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-); fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-); fall on same level NOS (W18.30); fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0).
Can W01.1 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, W01.1 and the following may both be reported when both are present: at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81; fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-); fall into fire (X00-X04, X08).
Codes in This Family (27)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as W01.1, with their registry titles.
- W01.10 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object
- W01.11 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object
- W01.110 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass
- W01.110A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass, initial encounter
- W01.110D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass, subsequent encounter
- W01.110S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass, sequela
- W01.111 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine
- W01.111A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine, initial encounter
- W01.111D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine, subsequent encounter
- W01.111S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machine, sequela
- W01.118 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object
- W01.118A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object, initial encounter
- W01.118D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object, subsequent encounter
- W01.118S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp object, sequela
- W01.119 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object
- W01.119A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
- W01.119D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter
- W01.119S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp object, sequela
- W01.19 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object
- W01.190 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture
- W01.190A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, initial encounter
- W01.190D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, subsequent encounter
- W01.190S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, sequela
- W01.198 — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object
- W01.198A — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, initial encounter
- W01.198D — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, subsequent encounter
- W01.198S — Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, sequela
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