W27.8Header code — not billable
Contact with other nonpowered hand tool
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W27
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W27
W27Contact with nonpowered hand toolW27.0Contact 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 encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W27.8?
W27.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with other nonpowered hand tool.
Is W27.8 a billable code?
No. W27.8 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 W27.8 in?
W27.8 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W27.8 become effective?
W27.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W27.8?
W27.8 belongs to category W27, 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.