ICD-10-CM W60: Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W60

Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves

Coding Notes & Guidelines for W60

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

Contact with venomous plants (T63.7-)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W60

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

About ICD-10-CM Code W60 (Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves)

ICD-10-CM code W60 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 W60 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W60 - Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves. 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 nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves.