Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W23.2

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object

ICD-10-CM Code:
W23.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Caught, crush, jammed or pinch betw a moving and statnry obj
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
      (W20-W49)
      • Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects
        (W23)

W23.2 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Caught, crush, jammed or pinch betw a moving and statnry obj

Non-specific codes like W23.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for caught, crush, jammed or pinch betw a moving and statnry obj:

  • Use W23.2XXA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W23.2XXD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W23.2XXS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

    • Caught
      • between
        • objects (moving)
          • and
            • stationary
    • Caught
      • between
        • objects (moving)
          • stationary
            • and moving

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023