ICD-10-CM W25: Contact with sharp glass

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W25

Contact with sharp glass

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W25

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)
  • striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Code First
  • any associated:
  • injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
  • transport accident (V00-V99)
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25

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

About ICD-10-CM Code W25 (Contact with sharp glass)

ICD-10-CM code W25 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 W25 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W25 - Contact with sharp glass. 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 Contact with sharp glass.