W22.042Header code — not billable
Striking against wall of swimming pool causing other injury
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W22
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W22
W22Striking against or struck by other objectsW22.0Striking against stationary objectW22.01Walked into wallW22.01XAWalked into wall, initial encounterYesW22.01XDWalked into wall, subsequent encounterYesW22.01XSWalked into wall, sequelaYesW22.02Walked into lamppostW22.02XAWalked into lamppost, initial encounterYesW22.02XDWalked into lamppost, subsequent encounterYesW22.02XSWalked into lamppost, sequelaYesW22.03Walked into furnitureW22.03XAWalked into furniture, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W22.042?
W22.042 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Striking against wall of swimming pool causing other injury.
Is W22.042 a billable code?
No. W22.042 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W22.042 in?
W22.042 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W22.042 become effective?
W22.042 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W22.042?
W22.042 belongs to category W22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.