W50.4XXABillable
Accidental scratch by another person, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W50
W50Acc hit, strk, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another prsnW50.0Accidental 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 encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W50.4XXA?
W50.4XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental scratch by another person, initial encounter.
Is W50.4XXA a billable code?
Yes. W50.4XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W50.4XXA in?
W50.4XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W50.4XXA become effective?
W50.4XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W50.4XXA?
W50.4XXA belongs to category W50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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