icd 10 code for fall in shower at home

What is the ICD 10 code for falling into a shower?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W18.2 Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code W18.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM W18.2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for fall into an empty tub?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W18.2XXA Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, initial encounter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code W18.2XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM W18.2XXA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for unspecified fall?

The ICD-10-CM code W18.2XXD might also be used to specify conditions or terms like fall in bath or shower, fall in bathtub, fall in home, fall in home, fall in shower , fall on same level from slipping, etc. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.

What is the ICD 10 code for bathroom?

Oct 01, 2021 · W18.2XXD is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, subsequent encounter . It is found in the 2022 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 . POA Exempt W18.2XXD is exempt from POA reporting ( Present On Admission).

What is 7th Character Extension?

For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.

Coding Notes for W18.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM External Cause Index References for 'W18.2 - Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub'

The ICD-10-CM External Cause Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code W18.2. Click on any term below to browse the external cause index.