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W20.0 - Struck by falling object in cave-in


The ICD 10 Code for Struck by falling object in cave-in is listed as W20.0.
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: W20.0
Description: Struck by falling object in cave-in
  • Excludes2: asphyxiation due to cave-in (T71.21)
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block Accidents (V00-X58)
Parent W20 - Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of W20.0:
W20.1 - Struck by object due to collapse of building
W20.8 - Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object