Fall from, out of or through bldg, not otherwise spcf, init

This code signifies an injury resulting from an unintentional descent from an elevated structure, such as a building, where the specific mechanism of the fall (e.g., through a window, from a roof) is not documented. It indicates that the patient's initial medical care for this specific injury is being provided.

Apply this code when a patient presents with injuries sustained from a fall from a building, and the medical record lacks detailed information about how the fall occurred, beyond the fact that it was from or through a building. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the fall was from a building and the encounter is the first for this injury.
• Do not use if a more specific W13 subcategory (e.g., fall from a roof, fall from scaffolding) can be identified from the medical record.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary injury code(s).