W25⚠ Requires 7th Character

Contact with sharp glass

Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling objectW21Striking against or struck by sports equipment

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W25:

Ainitial encounterW25XXXADsubsequent encounterW25XXXDSsequelaW25XXXS

Sub-codes of W25(3)

W25 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W25AContact with sharp glass, initial encounter✓ BillableW25DContact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW25SContact with sharp glass, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •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-)

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W25Contact with sharp glass
└W25Contact with sharp glass

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