Is W20.0 a billable code?
No. W20.0 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W20.0: Struck by falling object in cave-in
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W20.0 groups related diagnoses under struck by falling object in cave-in. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in W20 Struck by thrown, projected or falling object
W20.0 questions
What does W20.0 mean?
W20.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Struck by falling object in cave-in. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.