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ICD-10/W20.1XXD

W20.1XXD ICD-10-CM Code: Struck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Struck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W20.1D).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W20.1XXD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • struck by object due to collapse of burning building (X00.2, X02.2)
  • 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.-)
  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Code First

Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.

  • any associated:
  • cataclysm (X34-X39)
  • lightning strike (T75.00)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does W20.1XXD require a 7th character?

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

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W20.1XXD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • W20.0XXA — Struck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounter
  • W20.0XXD — Struck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounter
  • W20.0XXS — Struck by falling object in cave-in, sequela
  • W20.1 — Struck by object due to collapse of building
  • W20.1XXA — Struck by object due to collapse of building, initial encounter
  • W20.1XXS — Struck by object due to collapse of building, sequela
  • W20.8 — Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object
  • W20.8XXA — Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, initial encounter
  • W20.8XXD — Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter
  • W20.8XXS — Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela

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