W18.42XDBillable
Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening, subsequent encounter
Short description: Slip/trip w/o falling due to step into hole or opening, subs
- 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 W18.42XD?
W18.42XD is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Slipping, tripping and stumbling without falling due to stepping into hole or opening, subsequent encounter.
Is W18.42XD a billable code?
Yes. W18.42XD is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W18.42XD in?
W18.42XD falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W18.42XD become effective?
W18.42XD has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W18.42XD?
W18.42XD belongs to category W18, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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