The block W00–X59 of ICD-10 is titled “Other external causes of accidental injury”. It is part of Chapter XX, External causes of morbidity and mortality, and holds 13 groups.
Codes in W00–X59
- W00–W19Falls20 categories
- W20–W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces28 categories
- W50–W64Exposure to animate mechanical forces12 categories
- W65–W74Accidental drowning and submersion8 categories
- W75–W84Other accidental threats to breathing9 categories
- W85–W99Exposure to electric current, radiation and extreme ambient air temperature and pressure11 categories
- X00–X09Exposure to smoke, fire and flames9 categories
- X10–X19Contact with heat and hot substances10 categories
- X20–X29Contact with venomous animals and plants10 categories
- X30–X39Exposure to forces of nature10 categories
- X40–X49Accidental poisoning by and exposure to noxious substances10 categories
- X50–X57Overexertion, travel and privation6 categories
- X58–X59Accidental exposure to other and unspecified factors2 categories
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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