W27
Non-billableContact with nonpowered hand tool
Contact with nonpowered hand tool
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)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W27?
ICD-10-CM code W27 represents "Contact with nonpowered hand tool". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W27 a billable code?
No, W27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under W27.
What chapter is W27 in?
W27 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W27?
W27 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under W27?
W27 has 7 child codes, including: W27.0 (Contact with workbench tool), W27.1 (Contact with garden tool), W27.2 (Contact with scissors), W27.3 (Contact with needle (sewing)), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for W27?
W27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478965. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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