W18.2Header code — not billable
Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W18
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W18
W18Other slipping, tripping and stumbling and fallsW18.0Fall due to bumping against objectW18.00Striking against unspecified object with subsequent fallW18.00XAStriking against unsp object w subsequent fall, init encntrYesW18.00XDStriking against unsp object w subsequent fall, subs encntrYesW18.00XSStriking against unsp object with subsequent fall, sequelaYesW18.01Striking against sports equipment with subsequent fallW18.01XAStriking against sports equipment w subsequent fall, initYesW18.01XDStriking against sports equipment w subsequent fall, subsYesW18.01XSStriking against sports equipment w subsequent fall, sequelaYesW18.02Striking against glass with subsequent fallW18.02XAStriking against glass with subsequent fall, init encntrYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W18.2?
W18.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub.
Is W18.2 a billable code?
No. W18.2 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 W18.2 in?
W18.2 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W18.2 become effective?
W18.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W18.2?
W18.2 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.