ICD-10-CM · Chapter 20 · V00-Y99
W50 Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person
Includes
- hit, strike, kick, twist, bite, or scratch by another person NOS
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- assault by bodily force (Y04)
- struck by objects (W20-W22)
Subcodes
Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W50..0 | Accidental hit or strike by another person | No |
| W50..1 | Accidental kick by another person | No |
| W50..2 | Accidental twist by another person | No |
| W50..3 | Accidental bite by another person | No |
| W50..4 | Accidental scratch by another person | No |
Last reviewed: September 2026