W23.0Header code — not billable
Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W23
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W23
W23Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objectsW23.0XXACaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw moving objects, initYesW23.0XXDCaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw moving objects, subsYesW23.0XXSCaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw moving obj, sequelaYesW23.1Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched betw stationary objectsW23.1XXACaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, initYesW23.1XXDCaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, subsYesW23.1XXSCaught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, sqlaYesW23.2Caught, crush, jammed or pinch betw a moving and statnry objW23.2XXACaught,crush,jam or pinch betw a moving & statnry obj,initYesW23.2XXDCaught,crush,jam or pinch betw a moving & statnry obj,subsYesW23.2XXSCaught,crush,jam or pinch betw a moving & statnry obj,sqlaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W23.0?
W23.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects.
Is W23.0 a billable code?
No. W23.0 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 W23.0 in?
W23.0 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W23.0 become effective?
W23.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W23.0?
W23.0 belongs to category W23, 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.