W25
⚠ Non-billable
Contact with sharp glass
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
W25
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
- 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, but may code together
- 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W25?
ICD-10-CM code W25 represents Contact with sharp glass. 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 W25 billable?
No. W25 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W25 in?
W25 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
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