2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W22Striking against or struck by other objects
W22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for striking against or struck by other objects, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W22.01XA, W22.01XD, W22.01XS, and W22.02XA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Striking against or struck by other objectsOverview
Non-specific codes like W22 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
W22.0 for Striking against stationary object
W22.01 for Walked into wall
W22.02 for Walked into lamppost
W22.03 for Walked into furniture
W22.04 for Striking against wall of swimming pool
W22.09 for Striking against other stationary object
W22.1 for Striking against or struck by automobile airbag
W22.10 for Striking against or struck by unspecified automobile airbag
W22.11 for Striking against or struck by driver side automobile airbag
W22.12 for Striking against or struck by front passenger side automobile airbag
W22.19 for Striking against or struck by other automobile airbag
W22.8 for Striking against or struck by other objects
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall W18.09
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W22
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About W22Overview
Is W22 (Striking against or struck by other objects) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for striking against or struck by other objects, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for striking against or struck by other objects need a more specific code from this category, such as W22.01XA, W22.01XD, and W22.01XS.
