W52Header code — not billable

Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W52
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W52

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W52?

W52 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede.

Is W52 a billable code?

No. W52 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 W52 in?

W52 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W52 become effective?

W52 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W52?

W52 belongs to category W52, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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