W00

Non-billable

Fall due to ice and snow

W00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall due to ice and snow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W00.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • pedestrian on foot falling (slipping) on ice and snow

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-)
  • fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W00?
W00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall due to ice and snow". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W00 a billable code?
No — W00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W00.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W00?
W00 has 4 more specific child codes, including W00.0, W00.1, W00.2.
What is excluded from W00?
Excludes1 (not coded here): fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-); fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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