icd 10 code for fall from one level to another

by Prof. Zetta Koelpin DDS 10 min read

What does "non billable" mean?

Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. 7th Character Required. 7th Character Required. Code requires 7th Character Extension identifier.

What is inclusion term?

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

What is the ICD code for other fall from one level to another?

ICD Code W17 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the six child codes of W17 that describes the diagnosis 'other fall from one level to another' in more detail. W17 Other fall from one level to another. NON-BILLABLE.

What is the ICD code for acute care?

W17. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code W17 is a non-billable code.

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