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W51 - Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person


The ICD 10 Code for Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person is listed as W51.
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: W51
Description: Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person
  • Excludes1: assault by striking against or bumping into by another person (Y04.2)
  • fall due to collision with another person (W03)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W51
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)