U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W23 ICD-10-CM Code: Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W23

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W23 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W23

    Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

  4. 4

    Code W23

    Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

More specific choices

Codes under W23

W23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

W23.0

Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects

W23.1

Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects

W23.2

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W23.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W23.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W23.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W23.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W23 mean?

W23 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects.”

Is W23 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W23 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is W23 located in ICD-10-CM?

W23 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W23, Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects.

What coding notes are listed for W23?

No inclusion terms are listed for W23 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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