W20 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for W20 ICD 10 code
- falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31)
- falling object in transport accident (V01-V99)
- object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)
- object set in motion by firearm (W32-W34)
- struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-)
Codes
- W20.0 Struck by falling object in cave-in
- W20.0XXA Struck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounter
- W20.0XXD Struck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounter
- W20.0XXS Struck by falling object in cave-in, sequela
- W20.1 Struck by object due to collapse of building
- W20.1XXA Struck by object due to collapse of building, initial encounter
- W20.1XXD Struck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent encounter
- W20.1XXS Struck by object due to collapse of building, sequela
- W20.8 Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object
- W20.8XXA Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, initial encounter
- W20.8XXD Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter
- W20.8XXS Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W20 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W20 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting