W20.8XXSBillable
Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela
Short description: Oth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, sqla
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W20
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W20
W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling objectW20.0Struck by falling object in cave-inW20.0XXAStruck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounterYesW20.0XXDStruck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounterYesW20.0XXSStruck by falling object in cave-in, sequelaYesW20.1Struck by object due to collapse of buildingW20.1XXAStruck by object due to collapse of building, init encntrYesW20.1XXDStruck by object due to collapse of building, subs encntrYesW20.1XXSStruck by object due to collapse of building, sequelaYesW20.8Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling objectW20.8XXAOth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, initYesW20.8XXDOth cause of strike by thrown, projected or fall obj, subsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W20.8XXS?
W20.8XXS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela.
Is W20.8XXS a billable code?
Yes. W20.8XXS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W20.8XXS in?
W20.8XXS falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W20.8XXS become effective?
W20.8XXS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W20.8XXS?
W20.8XXS belongs to category W20, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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