W23.1
Non-billableCaught, crushed, jammed, or pinched betw stationary objects
Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects
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)
- injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)
- injury caused by firearms malfunction (W32.1, W33.1-, W34.1-)
- injury caused by lifting and transmission devices (W24.-)
- injury caused by machinery (W28-W31)
- injury caused by nonpowered hand tools (W27.-)
- injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation (V01-V99)
- injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W23.1?
ICD-10-CM code W23.1 represents "Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W23.1 a billable code?
No, W23.1 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 W23.1.
What chapter is W23.1 in?
W23.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W23.1?
W23.1 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 8 more.
What are the subcategories under W23.1?
W23.1 has 3 child codes, including: W23.1XXA (Caught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, init), W23.1XXD (Caught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, subs), W23.1XXS (Caught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W23.1?
W23.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904173. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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