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W20.0

Struck by falling object in cave-in

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W20W20.0

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • T71.21 - asphyxiation due to cave-in (T71.21)

Specific Codes (3)

W20.0XXABillable

Struck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounter

W20.0XXDBillable

Struck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounter

W20.0XXSBillable

Struck by falling object in cave-in, sequela

Related Codes

W20.1Category

Struck by object due to collapse of building

W20.8Category

Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object

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