Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person - W50
This notation helps users understand the scope of a code W50 category and provides additional information about the conditions or terms that fall under that category.
Category Includes:
- hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS
Excludes1: It indicates that the conditions described by two codes cannot occur together in the same patient. These codes are mutually exclusive.
Type 1 Excludes:
- assault by bodily force (Y04)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
The seventh character in ICD-10-CM is an essential component that adds specificity to diagnosis codes by indicating aspects like the encounter type, stage, or other relevant clinical details.
Category SevenChr Note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W50
These ranges represents subcategories of Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. The "W50" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.