W10

Non-billable

Fall on and from stairs and steps

W10 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall on and from stairs and steps. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W10.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W10?
W10 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall on and from stairs and steps". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W10 a billable code?
No — W10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W10.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W10?
W10 has 5 more specific child codes, including W10.0, W10.1, W10.2.
What is excluded from W10?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Fall from stairs and steps due to ice and snow (W00.1).

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

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