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W18.0 - Fall due to bumping against object


The ICD 10 Code for Fall due to bumping against object is listed as W18.0.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W18.0
Description: Fall due to bumping against object
  • Striking against object with subsequent fall
  • Excludes1: fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block Accidents (V00-X58)
Parent W18 - Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and falls
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W18.0:
W18.00 - Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fall
W18.01 - Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall
W18.02 - Striking against glass with subsequent fall
W18.09 - Striking against other object with subsequent fall
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of W18.0:
W18.1 - Fall from or off toilet
W18.2 - Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
W18.3 - Other and unspecified fall on same level
W18.4 - Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling