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W22

Non-billable

Striking against or struck by other objects

Striking against or struck by other objects

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Child Codes

3

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

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

W22.0

Striking against stationary object

W22.1

Striking against or struck by automobile airbag

W22.8

Striking against or struck by other objects

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W22?

ICD-10-CM code W22 represents "Striking against or struck by other objects". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W22 a billable code?

No, W22 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 W22.

What chapter is W22 in?

W22 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W22?

W22 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 2 more.

What are the subcategories under W22?

W22 has 3 child codes, including: W22.0 (Striking against stationary object), W22.1 (Striking against or struck by automobile airbag), W22.8 (Striking against or struck by other objects).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W22?

W22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478923. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.