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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Struck by Object

ICD-10 Coding for Struck by Object

W20.8xxA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for struck by object includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hit by Object
Object Impact
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Struck by Object

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Struck by Object

Use ICD-10 code W20.8xxA for other specified external cause of accidental injury, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified external cause of accidental injury

Billable Code
W20.8xxA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed injury from a falling object
coding:
  • • Excludes machinery-related incidents

Applicable To

  • • Struck by falling cabinet
  • • Struck by falling toolbox

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific object, activity, and location to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y92.xxx

Place of occurrence

Use to specify the location where the incident occurred.

Y93.xx

Activity code

Use to specify the activity the person was engaged in when the incident occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for struck by object?

The ICD-10 code for being struck by an object is W20.8xxA, used for incidents involving falling or thrown objects.

How do you code a struck by object incident?

Use W20.8xxA for the incident, and include Y92 for location and Y93 for activity codes to ensure complete documentation.

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