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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W20.0

Struck by falling object in cave-in

ICD-10-CM Code:
W20.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Struck by falling object in cave-in
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
      (W20-W49)
      • Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
        (W20)

W20.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of struck by falling object in cave-in. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Struck by falling object in cave-in

Non-specific codes like W20.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for struck by falling object in cave-in:

  • Use W20.0XXA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W20.0XXD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W20.0XXS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


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.
  • asphyxiation due to cave-in T71.21

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

    • Crushed(accidentally)
      • by
        • cave-in
    • Crushed(accidentally)
      • by
        • falling
          • earth, material
    • Earth falling(on)
    • Rock falling on or hitting(accidentally) (person)
      • in cave-in
    • Struck(accidentally) by
      • object
        • falling
          • from, in, on
            • cave-in

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.