W23

Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects

Specific Codes Under W23

Use a more specific code below for billing and documentation.

Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between moving objects

Caught, crushed, jammed, or pinched between stationary objects

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

None inclusion terms specified for this code.

None code first specified for this code.

None use additional code specified for this code.

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

• 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.-)

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

None specified for this code.

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