W24.0 - Contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified

Version 2023
Non-Billable Code
ICD-10:W24.0
Short Description:Contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified
Long Description:Contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
      • Contact w lifting and transmission devices, NEC (W24)

W24.0 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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 for Contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified

Non-specific codes like W24.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for contact with lifting devices, not elsewhere classified:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W24.0XXA for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W24.0XXD for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use W24.0XXS for sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to this diagnosis code:


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
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Index of External Cause of Injuries

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

Code History

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Parent Code: W24

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