ICD-10/W52A

W52A ICD 2026 Code: Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter

W52A is the authoritative medical code for Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM W52A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

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

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code W52A. Inclusion terms: Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall. Excludes1 (not coded here): Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants T63.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W52.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W52A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

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

  • Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants T63.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does W52A require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W52.

What can't be coded together with W52A?

Per Excludes1 instructions, W52A must not be reported with: Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63.-).

What conditions are included under W52A?

Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, initial encounter includes: Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall.

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as W52A, with their registry titles.

  • W52 — Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede
  • W52D — Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, subsequent encounter
  • W52S — Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede, sequela

Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)

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