W05Header code — not billable
Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter
Short description: Fall from wheelchr/nonmotor scoot
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W05
W05.0Fall from non-moving wheelchairW05.0XXAFall from non-moving wheelchair, initial encounterYesW05.0XXDFall from non-moving wheelchair, subsequent encounterYesW05.0XXSFall from non-moving wheelchair, sequelaYesW05.1Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooterW05.1XXAFall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, initial encounterYesW05.1XXDFall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, subs encntrYesW05.1XXSFall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, sequelaYesW05.2Fall from non-moving motorized mobility scooterW05.2XXAFall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, init encntrYesW05.2XXDFall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, subs encntrYesW05.2XXSFall from non-moving motorized mobility scooter, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W05?
W05 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter.
Is W05 a billable code?
No. W05 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W05 in?
W05 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W05 become effective?
W05 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W05?
W05 belongs to category W05, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.