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W25.XXXD

W25.XXXD: Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

W25.XXXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check W25.XXXD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W25

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1: never code together

These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.

  • 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-)

Excludes2: not included here, but may coexist

The excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient can have both. You may code both.

  • glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Code first

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code.

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

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above W25.XXXD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on W25: Contact with sharp glass

  • 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-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above W25.XXXD

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on W25: Contact with sharp glass

  • glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under W25

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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