Question 1

Is W22.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, W22.0 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code W22.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code W22.0 represents Striking against stationary object. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code W22.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for W22.0 is W22 (Striking against or struck by other objects). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from W22.0?

Accepted Answer

Code W22.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: striking against stationary sports equipment (W21.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with W22.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

W22.02026

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