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W25 - Contact with sharp glass

ICD-10-CM Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity · W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49) · Top-level category · FY2027

Coding Guidance

W25 requires a 7th character. Report the code below that matches the documentation, for example A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter, S for sequela.

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25

Includes, Excludes and Coding Notes

Excludes 1 — Not Coded HereFrom W25

Mutually exclusive: these conditions are never reported together with this code.

  • fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)
  • striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-)
Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom W25

Not part of this code; report both codes when the patient has both conditions.

  • glass embedded in skin (W45.-)
Code FirstFrom W25

Sequence the underlying condition before this code.

  • any associated:
  • injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
  • transport accident (V00-V99)
Excludes 1 — Not Coded HereFrom W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

Mutually exclusive: these conditions are never reported together with this code.

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
NotesFrom Chapter V00-Y99

Instructional notes from the ICD-10-CM tabular list.

  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

More Specific Codes (3)

W25.XXXAContact with sharp glass, initial encounter→W25.XXXDContact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter→W25.XXXSContact with sharp glass, sequela→

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