W18.41XS — Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object, sequela
Is W18.41XS billable?
Yes — W18.41XS is billable for FY2027. W18.41XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W18.41XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W18.41XS at a glance
| Code | W18.41XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on object, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in W18.41XS?
In W18.41XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for W18.41XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W18.41XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W18.41, the nearest indexed parent of W18.41XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Slipping › without fall › due to › stepping on object (accidental) (on same level) (with fall)
- Stumbling › without fall › due to › stepping on object
- Tripping › without fall › due to › stepping on object
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with W18.41XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- slipping, tripping and stumbling with fall due to stepping on animal (W18.31)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to W18.41XS.
- Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping on animal
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W00-W19
The conditions below can never be reported together with W18.41XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W18.4
The conditions below can never be reported together with W18.41XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- collision with another person without fall (W51)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W18.41
The conditions below can never be reported together with W18.41XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- slipping, tripping and stumbling with fall due to stepping on animal (W18.31)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from W00-W19
The conditions below are not part of W18.41XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, W18.41XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has W18.41XS existed?
W18.41XS 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.