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W22.8

Striking against or struck by other objects

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W22W22.8

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Striking against or struck by object NOS

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with W22.8

  • struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)

Specific Codes (3)

W22.8XXABillable

Striking against or struck by other objects, initial encounter

W22.8XXDBillable

Striking against or struck by other objects, subsequent encounter

W22.8XXSBillable

Striking against or struck by other objects, sequela

Related Codes

W22.0Category

Striking against stationary object

W22.1Category

Striking against or struck by automobile airbag

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