U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W25 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with sharp glass

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

Code definition

Official description

W25

Contact with sharp glass

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

Classification

Where W25 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W25

    Contact with sharp glass

  4. 4

    Code W25

    Contact with sharp glass

More specific choices

Codes under W25

W25 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W25.

Code first

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

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W25.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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

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

  • glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W25 mean?

W25 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with sharp glass.”

Is W25 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W25 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 W25 located in ICD-10-CM?

W25 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W25, Contact with sharp glass.

What coding notes are listed for W25?

No inclusion terms are listed for W25 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated:; injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40); transport accident (V00-V99). Excludes1 notes: 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 notes: glass embedded in skin (W45.-).

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