W60Header code — not billable

Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves

Short description: Contact w nonvenom plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W60
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W60

W60.XXXACntct w nonvenom plant thorns & spines & sharp leaves, initYesW60.XXXDCntct w nonvenom plant thorns & spines & sharp leaves, subsYesW60.XXXSCntct w nonvenom plant thorns & spines & sharp leaves, sqlaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W60?

W60 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves.

Is W60 a billable code?

No. W60 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 W60 in?

W60 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W60 become effective?

W60 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W60?

W60 belongs to category W60, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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