ICD Code W01.198A

ICD code W01.198A is a diagnosis code used to indicate a patient has fallen on the same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling, and then struck another object, with this being the initial encounter for treatment.

1. Patient experienced a fall on the same level.

2. The fall resulted from slipping, tripping, or stumbling.

3. During the fall, the patient struck against another object.

4. This is the initial encounter for the injury or event.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code W01.198A include:

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department visits)

- 99202–99205 (New patient office or outpatient visits)

- 99212–99215 (Established patient office or outpatient visits)

- 12001–12021 (Simple repair of superficial wounds)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement procedures)

- 20550–20553 (Injection procedures)

- 29580 (Application of Unna boot)

- 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)

- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)

- 97530 (Therapeutic activities)

- 73600–73610 (X-rays of the foot/ankle)

- 73030 (X-ray of shoulder)

- 72040–72052 (X-rays of spine)

CPT code selection will depend on the specific injuries or conditions resulting from the incident described by ICD code W01.198A.

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