W01.11 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code W01.11

Code: W01.11 (claims format: W0111)
Description: Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object
Short description: Fall same lev from slip/trip w strike against sharp object
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: W00-W19 Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls
Parent codes: W01 › W01.1

Billable codes under W01.11

W01.11 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

W01.110 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glassHeader (more codes below)
W01.111 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against power tool or machineHeader (more codes below)
W01.118 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other sharp objectHeader (more codes below)
W01.119 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified sharp objectHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

W01 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Includes:

fall on moving sidewalk

Excludes1 (not coded here):

fall due to bumping (striking) against object (W18.0-)
fall in shower or bathtub (W18.2-)
fall on same level NOS (W18.30)
fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling due to ice or snow (W00.0)
fall off or from toilet (W18.1-)
slipping, tripping and stumbling NOS (W18.40)
slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling (W18.4-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W01

Block W00-W19

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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)

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Related codes in W01.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W01.11?

W01.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp object, in the block W00-W19 (Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls).

Is W01.11 a billable code?

No. W01.11 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does W01.11 belong to?

It belongs to category W01 – Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.