W50.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Accidental hit or strike by another person

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W50

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W50.0:

Ainitial encounterW50.0XXADsubsequent encounterW50.0XXDSsequelaW50.0XXS

Sub-codes of W50.0(3)

W50.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W50.0AAccidental hit or strike by another person, initial encounte…✓ BillableW50.0DAccidental hit or strike by another person, subsequent encou…✓ BillableW50.0SAccidental hit or strike by another person, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W50.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Stepped on, by, personStruck (accidentally) by, other person (s)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W50-W64Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)├W50Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
└W50.0Accidental hit or strike by another person

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