ICD-10: W25

Contact with sharp glass

Coding Guidelines

Code First

  • transport accident (V00-V99)
  • injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
  • any associated:

Excludes 1

  • 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-)

Excludes 2

  • glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

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