W05 FALL FROM WHEELCHR/NONMOTOR SCOOT

Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W05

Short Description: Fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot

Long Description: Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter

The code W05 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
- Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)
  - Fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot (W05)
    - W05 Fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

The code W05 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

7th Characters:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category @W05*
Type 1 Excludes Notes:
- fall from moving wheelchair (powered) (@V00.811*)
- fall from moving motorized mobility scooter (@V00.831*)
- fall from nonmotorized scooter (@V00.141*)

ICD-10 Code	ICD-10 Description
W05.0	Fall from non-moving wheelchair
W05.0XXA	Fall from non-moving wheelchair, initial encounter
W05.0XXD	Fall from non-moving wheelchair, subsequent encounter
W05.0XXS	Fall from non-moving wheelchair, sequela
W05.1	Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter
W05.1XXA	Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, initial encounter
W05.1XXD	Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, subsequent encounter
W05.1XXS	Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, sequela
W05.2	Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter
W05.2XXA	Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, initial encounter
W05.2XXD	Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, subsequent encounter
W05.2XXS	Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, sequela

This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023