W28Header code — not billable

Contact with powered lawn mower

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W28
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W28

W28.XXXAContact with powered lawn mower, initial encounterYesW28.XXXDContact with powered lawn mower, subsequent encounterYesW28.XXXSContact with powered lawn mower, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W28?

W28 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with powered lawn mower.

Is W28 a billable code?

No. W28 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 W28 in?

W28 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W28 become effective?

W28 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W28?

W28 belongs to category W28, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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