W18.01Header code — not billable

Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W18
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W18

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W18.01?

W18.01 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fall.

Is W18.01 a billable code?

No. W18.01 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 W18.01 in?

W18.01 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W18.01 become effective?

W18.01 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W18.01?

W18.01 belongs to category W18, 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.