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W20 - Struck by thrown, projected or falling object


The ICD 10 Code for Struck by thrown, projected or falling object is listed as W20.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W20
Description: Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
  • Code first any associated:
  • cataclysm (X34-X39)
  • lightning strike (T75.00)
  • Excludes1: falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31)
  • falling object in transport accident (V01-V99)
  • object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)
  • object set in motion by firearm (W32-W34)
  • struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W20
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of W20:
W20.0 - Struck by falling object in cave-in
W20.1 - Struck by object due to collapse of building
W20.8 - Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object