W20-W49

Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W20-W49 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.

Related Diagnoses

  • W23Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects
  • W24Contact with lifting and transmission devices, not elsewhere classified
  • W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
  • W21Striking against or struck by sports equipment
  • W22Striking against or struck by other objects
  • W45Foreign body or object entering through skin
  • W46Contact with hypodermic needle
  • W25Contact with sharp glass
  • W26Contact with other sharp objects
  • W27Contact with nonpowered hand tool
  • W39Discharge of firework
  • W28Contact with powered lawn mower
  • W29Contact with other powered hand tools and household machinery
  • W30Contact with agricultural machinery
  • W31Contact with other and unspecified machinery
  • W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
  • W33Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction
  • W34Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
  • W35Explosion and rupture of boiler
  • W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder
  • W37Explosion and rupture of pressurized tire, pipe or hose
  • W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices
  • W40Explosion of other materials
  • W42Exposure to noise
  • W44Foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice
  • W49Exposure to other inanimate mechanical forces