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W25Contact with sharp glass

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Code Details

Billable	No — use a more specific child code
Chapter	Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Section	Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
Requires 7th character	Yes

Valid 7th Characters

A	initial encounter
D	subsequent encounter
S	sequela

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)
striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-)

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Code First

any associated:
injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
transport accident (V00-V99)

7th Character Note

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25

Subcategories (3)

W25.XXXA Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter
W25.XXXD Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter
W25.XXXS Contact with sharp glass, sequela

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