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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W64 ICD-10-CM Code: Exposure to other animate mechanical forces

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

Code definition

Official description

W64

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces

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

Classification

Where W64 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W64

    Exposure to other animate mechanical forces

  4. 4

    Code W64

    Exposure to other animate mechanical forces

More specific choices

Codes under W64

W64 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

W64.XXXA

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, initial encounter

W64.XXXD

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, subsequent encounter

W64.XXXS

Exposure to other animate mechanical forces, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W64.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W64.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W64.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • contact with venomous animal (T63.-)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W64.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W64 mean?

W64 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to other animate mechanical forces.”

Is W64 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W64 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 W64 located in ICD-10-CM?

W64 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W64, Exposure to other animate mechanical forces.

What coding notes are listed for W64?

No inclusion terms are listed for W64 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with venomous animal (T63.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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