W27Header code — not billable
Contact with nonpowered hand tool
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W27
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W27
W27.0Contact with workbench toolW27.0XXAContact with workbench tool, initial encounterYesW27.0XXDContact with workbench tool, subsequent encounterYesW27.0XXSContact with workbench tool, sequelaYesW27.1Contact with garden toolW27.1XXAContact with garden tool, initial encounterYesW27.1XXDContact with garden tool, subsequent encounterYesW27.1XXSContact with garden tool, sequelaYesW27.2Contact with scissorsW27.2XXAContact with scissors, initial encounterYesW27.2XXDContact with scissors, subsequent encounterYesW27.2XXSContact with scissors, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W27?
W27 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with nonpowered hand tool.
Is W27 a billable code?
No. W27 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 W27 in?
W27 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W27 become effective?
W27 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W27?
W27 belongs to category W27, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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