Contact with sharp glass (W25)

• ICD-10 Index

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)

    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

      • Contact with sharp glass (W25)

        • W25 - Contact with sharp glass NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • W25.XXXA - Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter BILLABLE CODE
        • W25.XXXD - Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter BILLABLE CODE
        • W25.XXXS - Contact with sharp glass, sequela BILLABLE CODE

Instructional Notations

Code First Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.

• any associated:
• injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge W32 W40
• transport accident V00 V99

Type 1 Excludes 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.

• fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass W01.110
• striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall W18.02

Type 2 Excludes Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

• glass embedded in skin W45

7th Character Note 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 code W25

7th Character 7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.

• A - initial encounter
• D - subsequent encounter
• S - sequela