W23.0XXA — Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter
Is W23.0XXA billable?
Yes — W23.0XXA is billable for FY2027. W23.0XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. W23.0XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
W23.0XXA at a glance
| Code | W23.0XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in W23.0XXA?
In W23.0XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for W23.0XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is W23.0XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under W23.0, the nearest indexed parent of W23.0XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Crushed › between objects (accidentally)
- Jammed › between objects (accidentally)
- Pinched › between objects
- Caught › between › folding object
- Caught › between › objects
- Caught › between › sliding door and door frame
- Caught › by, in › washing-machine wringer
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from W20-W49
The conditions below can never be reported together with W23.0XXA 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 W23
The conditions below can never be reported together with W23.0XXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)
- injury caused by firearms malfunction (W32.1, W33.1-, W34.1-)
- injury caused by lifting and transmission devices (W24.-)
- injury caused by machinery (W28-W31)
- injury caused by nonpowered hand tools (W27.-)
- injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation (V01-V99)
- injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)
How long has W23.0XXA existed?
W23.0XXA 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.