W28
Non-billableContact with powered lawn mower
Contact with powered lawn mower
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Powered lawn mower (commercial) (residential)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- exposure to electric current (W86.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W28?
ICD-10-CM code W28 represents "Contact with powered lawn mower". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W28 a billable code?
No, W28 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 W28.
What chapter is W28 in?
W28 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W28?
W28 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 W28?
W28 has 3 child codes, including: W28.XXXA (Contact with powered lawn mower, initial encounter), W28.XXXD (Contact with powered lawn mower, subsequent encounter), W28.XXXS (Contact with powered lawn mower, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W28?
W28 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904242, C2904241. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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