W20.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Struck by falling object in cave-in

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W20

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W20.0:

Ainitial encounterW20.0XXADsubsequent encounterW20.0XXDSsequelaW20.0XXS

Sub-codes of W20.0(3)

W20.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W20.0AStruck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounter✓ BillableW20.0DStruck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW20.0SStruck by falling object in cave-in, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W20.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Crushed (accidentally), by, cave-inCrushed (accidentally), by, falling, earth, materialEarth falling (on)Rock falling on or hitting (accidentally) (person), in cave-inStruck (accidentally) by, object, falling, from, in, on, cave-in

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •asphyxiation due to cave-in (T71.21)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
└W20.0Struck by falling object in cave-in

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