Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM W05 is the diagnosis code for Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter. This code falls under the section "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as W05. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where W05 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, W05 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
W05 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
W05 is located in Section W00-W19 — "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
W05 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: W05.0, W05.1, W05.2.
Use W05 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter" 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 non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter is W05.
No, W05 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
W05 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for W05 include: fall from moving wheelchair (powered) (V00.811); fall from moving motorized mobility scooter (V00.831); fall from nonmotorized scooter (V00.141).
Yes, W05 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.