ICD-10-CM W08 is the diagnosis code for Fall from other furniture. This code falls under the section "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where W08 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, W08 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
W08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fall from other furniture". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
W08 is located in Section W00-W19 — "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use W08 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fall from other furniture" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fall from other furniture is W08.
Yes, W08 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
W08 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, W08 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.