Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede (W52) ICD-10-CM
The W52 code range covers crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
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.
- Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall
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 W52
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 W52 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- W52 Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampedeNon-billable
- W52.XXXA Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter
- W52.XXXD Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, subsequent encounter
- W52.XXXS Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, sequela
About the W52 Code Range
The ICD-10 code W52 is used to identify injuries resulting from being crushed, pushed, or stepped on by a crowd or during a human stampede. This code captures accidents caused by collective fear or panic leading to physical trauma.
This section includes specific codes for different phases of care: W52.XXXA for the initial encounter, W52.XXXD for subsequent treatment, and W52.XXXS for sequela, which means complications or conditions developing after the initial injury. These codes help precisely document incidents such as being accidentally crushed, pushed, stepped on, or bumped by a panicked crowd. Terms like "human stampede" or "accidental fall due to being struck by panicked crowd" are common synonyms that relate to this code. Using the ICD-10 code for injuries caused by human stampede or crowd crush ensures accurate classification for emergency, follow-up care, and long-term effects of these traumatic events.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the W52 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 W52 range classify?
The range classifies crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede. 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.
