VW15

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Moving around using equipment

Description

Moving the whole body from place to place, on any surface or space, by using specific devices designed to facilitate moving or create other ways of moving around, such as with skates, skis, or scuba equipment, or moving down the street in a self-propelled wheelchair or a walker.

Index terms

  • Moving around using equipment

Excludes

  • VW11 – Transferring oneself
  • VW13 – Walking
  • VW16 – Using transportation
  • VW1Y – Moving around

Sibling codes

  • VW10 – Maintaining a standing position
  • VW11 – Transferring oneself
  • VW12 – Carrying, moving and handling objects
  • VW13 – Walking
  • VW14 – Moving around within the home
  • VW16 – Using transportation
  • VW1Y – Other specified mobility
  • VW1Z – Mobility, unspecified

Foundation entity

Moving around using equipment – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/40033904

Part of: V: Supplementary section for functioning assessment