W23 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 W23 ICD 10 code
- injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)
- injury caused by firearms malfunction (W32.1, W33.1-, W34.1-)
- injury caused by lifting and transmission devices (W24.-)
- injury caused by machinery (W28-W31)
- injury caused by nonpowered hand tools (W27.-)
- injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation (V01-V99)
- injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)
Codes
- W23.0 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects
- W23.0XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter
- W23.0XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, subsequent encounter
- W23.0XXS Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, sequela
- W23.1 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects
- W23.1XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, initial encounter
- W23.1XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, subsequent encounter
- W23.1XXS Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to W23 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
W23 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting