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ICD-10/W20.8XXD

W20.8XXD ICD-10-CM Code: Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter

W20.8XXD is the authoritative medical code for Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM W20.8XXD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

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

Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W20.8D). Excludes1 (not coded here): struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-); 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); 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: any associated:; cataclysm (X34-X39); lightning strike (T75.00). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W20.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W20.8XXD 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 thrown sports equipment (W21.-)
  • 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)
  • 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 W20.8XXD require a 7th character?

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

What can't be coded together with W20.8XXD?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, W20.8XXD must not be reported together with: struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-); falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31); falling object in transport accident (V01-V99); object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40).

Does W20.8XXD need to be sequenced after another code?

Yes. Code first: any associated:; cataclysm (X34-X39); lightning strike (T75.00).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W20.8XXD 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
  • W20.1XXD — Struck by object due to collapse of building, subsequent 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
  • W20.8XXS — Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object, sequela

View all codes in the W20 family