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ICD-10/W13.9XXS

W13.9XXS ICD-10-CM Code: Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified, sequela

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 from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W13.9S).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W13.9XXS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

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

  • collapse of a building or structure (W20.-)
  • fall or jump from burning building or structure (X00.-)
  • 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 W13.9XXS require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W13.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W13.9XXS in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • W13.4XXA — Fall from, out of or through window, initial encounter
  • W13.4XXD — Fall from, out of or through window, subsequent encounter
  • W13.4XXS — Fall from, out of or through window, sequela
  • W13.8 — Fall from, out of or through other building or structure
  • W13.8XXA — Fall from, out of or through other building or structure, initial encounter
  • W13.8XXD — Fall from, out of or through other building or structure, subsequent encounter
  • W13.8XXS — Fall from, out of or through other building or structure, sequela
  • W13.9 — Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified
  • W13.9XXA — Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified, initial encounter
  • W13.9XXD — Fall from, out of or through building, not otherwise specified, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the W13 family