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FY2027

W00.2XXDOther fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, subsequent encounter

Billable

Is W00.2XXD billable?

Yes — W00.2XXD is billable for FY2027. W00.2XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W00.2XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

W00.2XXD at a glance

CodeW00.2XXD
DescriptionOther fall from one level to another due to ice and snow, subsequent encounter
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "D"subsequent encounter

What does the 7th character "D" mean in W00.2XXD?

In W00.2XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for W00.2XXD to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

How is W00.2XXD listed in the External Cause Index?

The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W00.2, the nearest indexed parent of W00.2XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.

  • Fall, fallingdue toice or snowfrom one level to another (accidental)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W00-W19

The conditions below can never be reported together with W00.2XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

  • assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)
  • fall from animal (V80.-)
  • fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)
  • fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)
  • intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W00

The conditions below can never be reported together with W00.2XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

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

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from W00-W19

The conditions below are not part of W00.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, W00.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • at risk for fall (history of fall) Z91.81
  • fall (in) (from) burning building (X00.-)
  • fall into fire (X00-X04, X08)

How long has W00.2XXD existed?

W00.2XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.