ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W50
Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W50
hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS
- assault by bodily force (Y04)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
Hit or strike by another person NOS
Kick by another person NOS
Twist by another person NOS
- Human bite
- Bite by another person NOS
Scratch by another person NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W50
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for W50):
About ICD-10-CM Code W50 (Accidental hit)
ICD-10-CM code W50 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 W50 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W50 - Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. 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 Accidental hit related to strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person.