W01.198A Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, initial encounter

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Built from W01.198 with 7th character A (initial encounter).

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

Includes

• fall on moving sidewalk

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Code annotations containing back-references to W01.198A

Back-references to W01.1

• Type 1 Excludes: W18.0 Fall due to bumping against object ("fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for W01.198A

• Fall, falling (accidental) › due to › slipping (on moving sidewalk) › with subsequent striking against object › specified NEC

Nearby codes

• W01.190 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture
• W01.190A Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, initial encounter
• W01.190D Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, subsequent encounter
• W01.190S Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against furniture, sequela
• W01.198 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object
• W01.198A Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, initial encounter (this code)
• W01.198D Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, subsequent encounter
• W01.198S Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against other object, sequela