W25
Non-billableContact with sharp glass
Contact with sharp glass
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)
- •assaultX92-Y09
- •contact or collision with animals or personsW50-W64
- •exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations,Y36, Y37
- •intentional self-harmX71-X83
- •fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glassW01.110
- •striking against sharp glass with subsequent fallW18.02
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with sharp glass?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with sharp glass is W25. The full clinical description is "Contact with sharp glass". W25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W25 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W25 represents “Contact with sharp glass”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W25 a billable code?
No, W25 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 W25.
What chapter is W25 in?
W25 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W25?
W25 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 3 more.
What are the subcategories under W25?
W25 has 3 child codes, including: W25.XXXA (Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter), W25.XXXD (Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter), W25.XXXS (Contact with sharp glass, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W25?
W25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478944. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W25 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with sharp glass affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W25?
W25 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA83.1 (Unintentionally cut or pierced by sharp glass).
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