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W50

Non-billable

Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person

W50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W50.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • •hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •assault by bodily force (Y04)
  • •struck by objects (W20-W22)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W50?
W50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W50 a billable code?
No — W50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W50.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W50?
W50 has 5 more specific child codes, including W50.0, W50.1, W50.2.
What is excluded from W50?
Excludes1 (not coded here): assault by bodily force (Y04); struck by objects (W20-W22).

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

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