ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
W18.2XXS Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- W18 Other fall on same level
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
Documenting W18.2XXS? Write the note in seconds
Paste your rough notes and get a structured SOAP note. Free, no account needed.
Other codes in W18
45 complete codes in this category.
- W18.11XSFall from or off toilet without subsequent striking against object, sequela
- W18.12XAFall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object, initial encounter
- W18.12XDFall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object, subsequent encounter
- W18.12XSFall from or off toilet with subsequent striking against object, sequela
- W18.2XXAFall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, initial encounter
- W18.2XXDFall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, subsequent encounter
- W18.2XXSFall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela
- W18.30XAFall on same level, unspecified, initial encounter
- W18.30XDFall on same level, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- W18.30XSFall on same level, unspecified, sequela
- W18.31XAFall on same level due to stepping on an object, initial encounter
- W18.31XDFall on same level due to stepping on an object, subsequent encounter
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to W18.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has W18, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
Look up another code
Stop looking codes up by hand
Docdemic listens to the consultation, writes the note and suggests the diagnosis and procedure codes that fit it, each one checked against your country’s official code list.
Try Docdemic free