W18.0
Non-billableFall due to bumping against object
W18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall due to bumping against object. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W18.00 for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
Includes
- •Striking against object with subsequent fall
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W18.0?
- W18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall due to bumping against object". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W18.0 a billable code?
- No — W18.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W18.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of W18.0?
- W18.0 has 4 more specific child codes, including W18.00, W18.01, W18.02.
- What is excluded from W18.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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