Is ICD-10-CM code W25 billable?

Yes, W25 (Contact with sharp glass) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code W25 belong to?

W25 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

W25

Billable

ChapterV00–Y99

Rankcategory

Description

Contact with sharp glass

About ICD-10-CM code W25

Contact with sharp glass is classified in ICD-10-CM as code W25, part of V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49). Its status is billable, meaning it is valid for reimbursement claims.

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

W20-W49 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

assault (X92-Y09)
contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-)
striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-)

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

glass embedded in skin (W45.-)

Code First

any associated:
injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40)
transport accident (V00-V99)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W25Contact with sharp glassBillable

W25.XXXAContact with sharp glass, initial encounterBillable

W25.XXXDContact with sharp glass, subsequent encounterBillable

W25.XXXSContact with sharp glass, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to W25:

blockW20-W49

Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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