W60 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W60Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W60 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W60
Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves
- 4
Code W60
Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves
More specific choices
Codes under W60
W60 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 W60.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W60.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W60.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Contact with venomous plants (T63.7-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W60.
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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 W60 mean?
W60 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves.”
Is W60 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W60 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 W60 located in ICD-10-CM?
W60 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W60, Contact with nonvenomous plant thorns and spines and sharp leaves.
What coding notes are listed for W60?
No inclusion terms are listed for W60 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Contact with venomous plants (T63.7-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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