2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W23.2XXA
Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- W23.2XXA
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Caught,crush,jam or pinch betw a moving & statnry obj,init
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
W23.2XXA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
W23.2XXA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like caught crushed jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
Clinical Classification
| Clinical Category | CCSR Category Code | Inpatient Default CCSR | Outpatient Default CCSR |
|---|---|---|---|
| External cause codes: intent of injury, accidental/unintentional | EXT020 | X - Not applicable. | X - Not applicable. |
| External cause codes: other specified, classifiable and NEC; initial encounter | EXT018 | X - Not applicable. | X - Not applicable. |
Replacement Code
W232XXA replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- W23.0XXA - Caught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw moving objects, init
- W23.1XXA - Caught, crush, jammed, or pinched betw stationry obj, init
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