2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W27Contact with nonpowered hand tool
W27 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with nonpowered hand tool, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W27.0XXA, W27.0XXD, W27.0XXS, and W27.1XXA.
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Specific Coding for Contact with nonpowered hand toolOverview
Non-specific codes like W27 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W27
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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 W27Overview
Is W27 (Contact with nonpowered hand tool) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with nonpowered hand tool, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with nonpowered hand tool need a more specific code from this category, such as W27.0XXA, W27.0XXD, and W27.0XXS.
