Fall from chair
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 W07 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of fall from chair.
The ICD-10 code W07 refers specifically to falls from chairs, which can occur in various settings such as homes, workplaces, or healthcare facilities. This category encompasses incidents where an individual loses balance or stability while seated in a chair, leading to a fall. Such falls can result in a range of injuries, from minor bruises and sprains to more severe outcomes like fractures or head injuries, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Understanding the clinical significance of these falls is crucial for healthcare providers, as they can indicate underlying issues such as mobility impairments or environmental hazards that need to be addressed to prevent future incidents.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
W07 specifically covers falls that occur from a chair, which may involve various injuries such as contusions, fractures, or head trauma resulting from the fall.
W07 codes should be used when documenting a fall incident that explicitly involves falling from a chair, ensuring that the circumstances of the fall are clearly outlined.
Documentation should include details of the fall incident, patient history, any observed injuries, and the circumstances leading to the fall to support the use of the W07 code.
