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.
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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