W15Header code — not billable

Fall from cliff

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W15
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W15

W15.XXXAFall from cliff, initial encounterYesW15.XXXDFall from cliff, subsequent encounterYesW15.XXXSFall from cliff, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W15?

W15 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fall from cliff.

Is W15 a billable code?

No. W15 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 W15 in?

W15 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W15 become effective?

W15 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W15?

W15 belongs to category W15, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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