W51 ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W51Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W51 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W51
Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person
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Code W51
Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person
More specific choices
Codes under W51
W51 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 W51.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W51.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W51.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- assault by striking against or bumping into by another person (Y04.2)
- fall due to collision with another person (W03)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W51.
Transparency
Source and release
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W51 mean?
W51 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person.”
Is W51 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W51 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 W51 located in ICD-10-CM?
W51 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W51, Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person.
What coding notes are listed for W51?
No inclusion terms are listed for W51 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: assault by striking against or bumping into by another person (Y04.2); fall due to collision with another person (W03). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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