W17.3⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fall into empty swimming pool

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W17

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W17.3:

Ainitial encounterW17.3XXADsubsequent encounterW17.3XXDSsequelaW17.3XXS

Sub-codes of W17.3(3)

W17.3 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W17.3AFall into empty swimming pool, initial encounter✓ BillableW17.3DFall into empty swimming pool, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW17.3SFall into empty swimming pool, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •fall into filled swimming pool (W16.0-)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W00-W19Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls (W00-W19)├W17Other fall from one level to another
└W17.3Fall into empty swimming pool

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