Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects (W23) ICD-10-CM
The W23 code range covers caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects with 13 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments W25 W27
- injury caused by firearms malfunction W32.1 W33.1 W34.1
- injury caused by lifting and transmission devices W24
- injury caused by machinery W28 W31
- injury caused by nonpowered hand tools W27
- injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation V01 V99
- injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object W20
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W23
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the W23 Range 13 codes · 9 billable
- W23 Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objectsNon-billable
- W23.0 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objectsNon-billable
- W23.0XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter
- W23.0XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, subsequent encounter
- W23.0XXS Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, sequela
- W23.1 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objectsNon-billable
- W23.1XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, initial encounter
- W23.1XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, subsequent encounter
- W23.1XXS Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, sequela
- W23.2 Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary objectNon-billable
- W23.2XXA Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter
- W23.2XXD Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, subsequent encounter
- W23.2XXS Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, sequela
About the W23 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W23 covers injuries caused by being caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched in or between objects, providing detailed classifications based on the nature and status of the injury. These codes are essential for accurately documenting incidents involving such accidents.
This group includes specific codes like W23.0 for injuries between moving objects and W23.1 for those involving stationary objects. For example, synonyms such as "accidentally caught in or between objects," "crushed by object," and incidents like being caught in sliding doors or under a packing crate align with these codes. Each code further differentiates whether the case is an initial encounter (7th character A), subsequent encounter (7th character D), or sequela (7th character S). The ICD-10 code for caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched injuries helps healthcare professionals and coders capture the circumstances precisely, improving the clarity of cause-of-injury documentation for treatment and reporting purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W23 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the W23 range classify?
The range classifies caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
