ICD-10-CM W22: Striking against or struck by other objects

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W22

Striking against or struck by other objects

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W22

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall (W18.09)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

striking against stationary sports equipment (W21.8)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

drowning and submersion while swimming without striking against wall (W67)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)

Inclusion Terms

Striking against or struck by object NOS

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W22

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W22):

W22.0 - Striking against stationary object W22.01 - Walked into wall W22.02 - Walked into lamppost W22.03 - Walked into furniture W22.04 - Striking against wall of swimming pool W22.041 - Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion W22.042 - Striking against wall of swimming pool causing other injury W22.09 - Striking against other stationary object W22.1 - Striking against or struck by automobile airbag W22.10 - Striking against or struck by unspecified automobile airbag W22.11 - Striking against or struck by driver side automobile airbag W22.12 - Striking against or struck by front passenger side automobile airbag W22.19 - Striking against or struck by other automobile airbag W22.8 - Striking against or struck by other objects

About ICD-10-CM Code W22 (Striking against or struck by other objects)

ICD-10-CM code W22 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W22 - Striking against or struck by other objects. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Striking against or struck by other objects.