Is W23 a billable code?
No. W23 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
W23: Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W23 groups related diagnoses under caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W23 questions
What does W23 mean?
W23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects. 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.