W17.89XA ICD-10-CM Code: Other fall from one level to another, initial 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
Other fall from one level to another, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W17.89A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W17.89XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Fall from cherry picker
- Fall from lifting device
- Fall from mobile elevated work platform [MEWP]
- Fall from sky lift
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 W17.89XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W17.89XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W17.81XA — Fall down embankment (hill), initial encounter
- W17.81XD — Fall down embankment (hill), subsequent encounter
- W17.81XS — Fall down embankment (hill), sequela
- W17.82 — Fall from (out of) grocery cart
- W17.82XA — Fall from (out of) grocery cart, initial encounter
- W17.82XD — Fall from (out of) grocery cart, subsequent encounter
- W17.82XS — Fall from (out of) grocery cart, sequela
- W17.89 — Other fall from one level to another
- W17.89XD — Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter
- W17.89XS — Other fall from one level to another, sequela