W29.4
Non-billableContact with nail gun
Contact with nail gun
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)
- contact with commercial machinery (W31.82)
- contact with hot household appliance (X15)
- contact with nonpowered hand tool (W27.-)
- exposure to electric current (W86)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with nail gun?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with nail gun is W29.4. The full clinical description is "Contact with nail gun". W29.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W29.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W29.4 represents "Contact with nail gun". 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 W29.4 a billable code?
No, W29.4 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 W29.4.
What chapter is W29.4 in?
W29.4 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W29.4?
W29.4 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 5 more.
What are the subcategories under W29.4?
W29.4 has 3 child codes, including: W29.4XXA (Contact with nail gun, initial encounter), W29.4XXD (Contact with nail gun, subsequent encounter), W29.4XXS (Contact with nail gun, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W29.4?
W29.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904275. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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