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W23

Non-billable

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

W23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W23.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W23?
W23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W23 a billable code?
No — W23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W23.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W23?
W23 has 3 more specific child codes, including W23.0, W23.1, W23.2.
What is excluded from W23?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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