W50.4XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental scratch by another person, initial 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
Accidental scratch by another person, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W50.4A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W50.4XXA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Scratch by another person NOS
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- assault by bodily force (Y04)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
- Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does W50.4XXA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W50.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W50.4XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- W50.2XXA — Accidental twist by another person, initial encounter
- W50.2XXD — Accidental twist by another person, subsequent encounter
- W50.2XXS — Accidental twist by another person, sequela
- W50.3 — Accidental bite by another person
- W50.3XXA — Accidental bite by another person, initial encounter
- W50.3XXD — Accidental bite by another person, subsequent encounter
- W50.3XXS — Accidental bite by another person, sequela
- W50.4 — Accidental scratch by another person
- W50.4XXD — Accidental scratch by another person, subsequent encounter
- W50.4XXS — Accidental scratch by another person, sequela