W50 ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W50Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W50 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W50
Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
- 4
Code W50
Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Codes under W50
W50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W50.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W50.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- assault by bodily force (Y04)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W50.
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 W50 mean?
W50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person.”
Is W50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W50 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 W50 located in ICD-10-CM?
W50 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W50, Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person.
What coding notes are listed for W50?
No inclusion terms are listed for W50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: assault by bodily force (Y04); struck by objects (W20-W22). No Excludes2 note is listed.