W50: Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Codes under W50 (Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W50.0 | Accidental hit or strike by another person | — |
| W50.0 | Accidental hit or strike by another person | — |
| W50.0XXA | Accidental hit or strike by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.0XXA | Accidental hit or strike by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.0XXD | Accidental hit or strike by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.0XXD | Accidental hit or strike by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.0XXS | Accidental hit or strike by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.0XXS | Accidental hit or strike by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.1 | Accidental kick by another person | — |
| W50.1 | Accidental kick by another person | — |
| W50.1XXA | Accidental kick by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.1XXA | Accidental kick by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.1XXD | Accidental kick by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.1XXD | Accidental kick by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.1XXS | Accidental kick by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.1XXS | Accidental kick by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.2 | Accidental twist by another person | — |
| W50.2 | Accidental twist by another person | — |
| W50.2XXA | Accidental twist by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.2XXA | Accidental twist by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.2XXD | Accidental twist by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.2XXD | Accidental twist by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.2XXS | Accidental twist by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.2XXS | Accidental twist by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.3 | Accidental bite by another person | — |
| W50.3 | Accidental bite by another person | — |
| W50.3XXA | Accidental bite by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.3XXA | Accidental bite by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.3XXD | Accidental bite by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.3XXD | Accidental bite by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.3XXS | Accidental bite by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.3XXS | Accidental bite by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.4 | Accidental scratch by another person | — |
| W50.4 | Accidental scratch by another person | — |
| W50.4XXA | Accidental scratch by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.4XXA | Accidental scratch by another person, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W50.4XXD | Accidental scratch by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.4XXD | Accidental scratch by another person, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W50.4XXS | Accidental scratch by another person, sequela | ✓ |
| W50.4XXS | Accidental scratch by another person, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W50?
W50 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. It contains 40 more specific diagnosis codes, 30 of which are billable.
Is W50 a billable code?
No — W50 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W50.0 — Accidental hit or strike by another person). 30 of the 40 codes under W50 are billable.
What codes fall under W50?
W50 includes W50.0, W50.0, W50.0XXA, W50.0XXA, W50.0XXD, plus 35 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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