icd-10 code for fall from chair

by Prof. Mollie Johns 7 min read

W07.XXXA

What is W07 code?

W07 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury. This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter ...

Can you use W07 for reimbursement?

W07 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

What is the ICd 10 code for fall from chair?

Fall from chair, sequela 1 W07.XXXS is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM W07.XXXS became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W07.XXXS - other international versions of ICD-10 W07.XXXS may differ.

What is W07.XXXS?

W07.XXXS describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury. This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter ...

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