W50Header code — not billable
Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Short description: Acc hit, strk, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another prsn
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W50
W50.0Accidental hit or strike by another personW50.0XXAAccidental hit or strike by another person, init encntrYesW50.0XXDAccidental hit or strike by another person, subs encntrYesW50.0XXSAccidental hit or strike by another person, sequelaYesW50.1Accidental kick by another personW50.1XXAAccidental kick by another person, initial encounterYesW50.1XXDAccidental kick by another person, subsequent encounterYesW50.1XXSAccidental kick by another person, sequelaYesW50.2Accidental twist by another personW50.2XXAAccidental twist by another person, initial encounterYesW50.2XXDAccidental twist by another person, subsequent encounterYesW50.2XXSAccidental twist by another person, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W50?
W50 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person.
Is W50 a billable code?
No. W50 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 W50 in?
W50 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W50 become effective?
W50 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W50?
W50 belongs to category W50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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