W22 Non-Billable Code

Striking against or struck by other objects

Chapter Classification

Chapter 20 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Section Detail

W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1

striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall (W18.09)

sevenChrDef

{'char': 'A', 'text': 'initial encounter'}
{'char': 'D', 'text': 'subsequent encounter'}
{'char': 'S', 'text': 'sequela'}

sevenChrNote

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W22

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

W22.0 - Striking against stationary object
W22.1 - Striking against or struck by automobile airbag
W22.8 - Striking against or struck by other objects Billable

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