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ICD-10/W04.XXXD

W04.XXXD ICD-10-CM Code: Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, subsequent encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W04D).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W04.XXXD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Accidentally dropped while being carried

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • 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

Does W04.XXXD require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W04.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W04.XXXD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • W04 — Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
  • W04.XXXA — Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, initial encounter
  • W04.XXXS — Fall while being carried or supported by other persons, sequela

View all codes in the W04 family