W52
Non-billableCrushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede
Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede
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
- Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall
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 (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede?
The ICD-10-CM code for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede is W52. The full clinical description is "Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede". W52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W52 represents “Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede”. 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 W52 a billable code?
No, W52 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 W52.
What chapter is W52 in?
W52 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W52?
W52 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).
What are the subcategories under W52?
W52 has 3 child codes, including: W52.XXXA (Crushd/pushd/stepd on by crowd or human stampede, init), W52.XXXD (Crushd/pushd/stepd on by crowd or human stampede, subs), W52.XXXS (Crushd/pushd/stepd on by crowd or human stampede, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W52?
W52 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0479185, C2904674. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede 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 W52?
W52 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA72&XE4FE.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
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.