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W23 ⚠ Non-billable

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity

Code
W23
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes1 — never code together
  • injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)
  • injury caused by firearms malfunction (W32.1, W33.1-, W34.1-)
  • injury caused by lifting and transmission devices (W24.-)
  • injury caused by machinery (W28-W31)
  • injury caused by nonpowered hand tools (W27.-)
  • injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation (V01-V99)
  • injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W23

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W23?
ICD-10-CM code W23 represents Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is W23 billable?
No. W23 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W23 in?
W23 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the W23 category

W23.0 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects Non-billable W23.1 Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects Non-billable W23.2 Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object Non-billable W23.0XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter Billable W23.0XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, subsequent encounter Billable W23.0XXS Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, sequela Billable W23.1XXA Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, initial encounter Billable W23.1XXD Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects, subsequent encounter Billable

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