2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W52Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede
W52 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as W52.XXXA, W52.XXXD, and W52.XXXS.
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Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W52
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
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.
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index; each main term links to its index entry.
- Stepped on
- by
- crowd or human stampede
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About W52Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede?
W52 is the ICD-10-CM category for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is W52 (Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede need a more specific code from this category, such as W52.XXXA, W52.XXXD, and W52.XXXS.
