W20 Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
ICD-10-CM category W20 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 9 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Subcategories
W20.0 Struck by falling object in cave-inW20.1 Struck by object due to collapse of buildingW20.8 Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object
Billable codes in W20
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
W20.0XXA | Struck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounter |
W20.0XXD | Struck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounter |
W20.0XXS | Struck by falling object in cave-in, sequela |
W20.1XXA | Struck by object due to collapse of building, initial encounter |
W20.1XXD | Struck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent encounter |
W20.1XXS | Struck by object due to collapse of building, sequela |
W20.8XXA | Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, initial encounter |
W20.8XXD | Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter |
W20.8XXS | Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela |
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