W17.81Header code — not billable
Fall down embankment (hill)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W17
W17Other fall from one level to anotherW17.0Fall into wellW17.0XXAFall into well, initial encounterYesW17.0XXDFall into well, subsequent encounterYesW17.0XXSFall into well, sequelaYesW17.1Fall into storm drain or manholeW17.1XXAFall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounterYesW17.1XXDFall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounterYesW17.1XXSFall into storm drain or manhole, sequelaYesW17.2Fall into holeW17.2XXAFall into hole, initial encounterYesW17.2XXDFall into hole, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W17.81?
W17.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fall down embankment (hill).
Is W17.81 a billable code?
No. W17.81 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 W17.81 in?
W17.81 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W17.81 become effective?
W17.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W17.81?
W17.81 belongs to category W17, 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.