W00-X59: Other external causes of accidental injury
W00-W19: Falls
Falls refer to a group of conditions classified under the ICD-10 codes W00-W19, characterized by a sudden, unintentional drop from an upright, sitting, or elevated position. These incidents can be caused by various factors like slippery surfaces, poor lighting, clutter, or physical conditions such as weakness, poor balance, and certain medication side effects. Symptoms following a fall may include pain, bruising, fractures, or head injuries, depending on the severity and nature of the fall. The progression of these conditions can range from mild cases with minor injuries to severe cases involving critical damage to various body systems, including the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Particularly in older adults, falls can lead to significant long-term health consequences and even life-threatening injuries.
Subcodes of W00-W19:
- W00: Fall on same level involving ice and snow
- W01: Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling
- W02: Fall involving ice-skates, skis, roller-skates or skateboards
- W03: Other fall on same level due to collision with, or pushing by, another person
- W04: Fall while being carried or supported by other persons
- W05: Fall involving wheelchair
- W06: Fall involving bed
- W07: Fall involving chair
- W08: Fall involving other furniture
- W09: Fall involving playground equipment
- W10: Fall on and from stairs and steps
- W11: Fall on and from ladder
- W12: Fall on and from scaffolding
- W13: Fall from, out of or through building or structure
- W14: Fall from tree
- W15: Fall from cliff
- W16: Diving or jumping into water causing injury other than drowning or submersion
- W17: Other fall from one level to another
- W18: Other fall on same level
- W19: Unspecified fall
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