W22.02XS — Walked into lamppost, sequela
Is W22.02XS billable?
Yes — W22.02XS is billable for FY2027. W22.02XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W22.02XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W22.02XS at a glance
| Code | W22.02XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Walked into lamppost, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in W22.02XS?
In W22.02XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for W22.02XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W22.02XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W22.02, the nearest indexed parent of W22.02XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Walked into stationary object › lamppost (any)
- Striking against › object › lamppost
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W22.02XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W22
The conditions below can never be reported together with W22.02XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall (W18.09)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W22.0
The conditions below can never be reported together with W22.02XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- striking against stationary sports equipment (W21.8)
How long has W22.02XS existed?
W22.02XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.