Is W50 a billable code?
No. W50 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
W50: Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W50 groups related diagnoses under accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
W50 questions
What does W50 mean?
W50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person. 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.