ICD-10: W20

Struck by thrown, projected or falling object

Coding Guidelines

Code First

lightning strike (T75.00)
any associated:
cataclysm (X34-X39)

Excludes 1

object set in motion by firearm (W32-W34)
object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40)
falling object in transport accident (V01-V99)
falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31)
struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-)

Subcategories

W20.1

Struck by object due to collapse of building

W20.0

Struck by falling object in cave-in

W20.8

Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling object

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