ICD-10-CM W27: Contact with nonpowered hand tool

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W27

Contact with nonpowered hand tool

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W27

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

contact with hypodermic needle (W46.-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Contact with auger
  • Contact with axe
  • Contact with chisel
  • Contact with handsaw
  • Contact with screwdriver
Inclusion Terms
  • Contact with hoe
  • Contact with nonpowered lawn mower
  • Contact with pitchfork
  • Contact with rake
Inclusion Terms
  • Contact with fork
  • Contact with ice-pick
  • Contact with can-opener NOS
Inclusion Terms
  • Contact with nonpowered sewing machine
  • Contact with shovel
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W27

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W27):

W27.0 - Contact with workbench tool W27.1 - Contact with garden tool W27.2 - Contact with scissors W27.3 - Contact with needle (sewing) W27.4 - Contact with kitchen utensil W27.5 - Contact with paper-cutter W27.8 - Contact with other nonpowered hand tool

About ICD-10-CM Code W27 (Contact with nonpowered hand tool)

ICD-10-CM code W27 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 W27 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W27 - Contact with nonpowered hand tool. 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 nonpowered hand tool.