Question 1

Is W00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, W00 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code W00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code W00 represents Fall due to ice and snow. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code W00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code W00 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code W00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for W00 is section:W00-W19 (Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from W00?

Accepted Answer

Code W00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: fall on (from) ice and snow involving pedestrian conveyance (V00.-); fall from stairs and steps not due to ice and snow (W10.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with W00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does W00 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, W00 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., W00XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

W002026

Excludes17Not coded together

Excludes23Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers