W17.89XD is the authoritative medical code for Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM W17.89XD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W17.89D. Inclusion terms: Fall from cherry picker; Fall from lifting device; Fall from mobile elevated work platform MEWP; Fall from sky lift. Excludes1 (not coded here): 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 W17.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W17.89XD 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 W17.89XD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17.
What can't be coded together with W17.89XD?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W17.89XD must not be reported together with: 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).
Can W17.89XD be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, W17.89XD and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81; fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-); fall into fire (X00-X04, X08).
What conditions are included under W17.89XD?
Other fall from one level to another, subsequent encounter includes: Fall from cherry picker; Fall from lifting device; Fall from mobile elevated work platform [MEWP]; Fall from sky lift.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W17.89XD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W17 — Other fall from one level to another
- W17.0 — Fall into well
- W17.0XXA — Fall into well, initial encounter
- W17.0XXD — Fall into well, subsequent encounter
- W17.0XXS — Fall into well, sequela
- W17.1 — Fall into storm drain or manhole
- W17.1XXA — Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter
- W17.1XXD — Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter
- W17.1XXS — Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela
- W17.2 — Fall into hole
View all 33 codes in the W17 family