W20.8
Non-billableOther cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object
Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- assault (X92-Y09)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
- falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31)
- falling object in transport accident (V01-V99)
- object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)
- object set in motion by firearm (W32-W34)
- struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W20.8?
ICD-10-CM code W20.8 represents "Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W20.8 a billable code?
No, W20.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W20.8.
What chapter is W20.8 in?
W20.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W20.8?
W20.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under W20.8?
W20.8 has 3 child codes, including: W20.8XXA (Oth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, init), W20.8XXD (Oth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, subs), W20.8XXS (Oth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W20.8?
W20.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904016. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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