W28 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with powered lawn mower
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W28Contact with powered lawn mower
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W28 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W28
Contact with powered lawn mower
- 4
Code W28
Contact with powered lawn mower
Codes under W28
W28 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Powered lawn mower (commercial) (residential)
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W28.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W28.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- contact with nonpowered lawn mower (W27.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- exposure to electric current (W86.-)
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W28 mean?
W28 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with powered lawn mower.”
Is W28 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W28 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 W28 located in ICD-10-CM?
W28 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W28, Contact with powered lawn mower.
What coding notes are listed for W28?
Its listed inclusion terms are Powered lawn mower (commercial) (residential). No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with nonpowered lawn mower (W27.1). Excludes2 notes: exposure to electric current (W86.-).