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W51

Non-billable

Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person

Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W50-W64

Child Codes

3

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental striking against or bumped into by another person?

The ICD-10-CM code for accidental striking against or bumped into by another person is W51. The full clinical description is "Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person". W51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W51 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W51 represents “Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person”. 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 W51 a billable code?

No, W51 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 W51.

What chapter is W51 in?

W51 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W51?

W51 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-); assault by striking against or bumping into by another person (Y04.2); fall due to collision with another person (W03).

What are the subcategories under W51?

W51 has 3 child codes, including: W51.XXXA (Accidental strike or bumped into by another person, init), W51.XXXD (Accidental strike or bumped into by another person, subs), W51.XXXS (Accidental strike or bumped into by another person, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W51?

W51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904670. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W51 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental striking against or bumped into by another person 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 W51?

W51 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA70 (Unintentionally struck, kicked, or bumped by person).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.