W52

Billable code

Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede

The ICD-10 code for crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede is W52.

Clinical notes

Also known as

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Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede with or without fall

7th character definitions

These definitions specify what each valid 7th-character value means for codes in this category.

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7th character note

This category requires a 7th character to indicate additional clinical detail (e.g. encounter type: initial, subsequent, sequela). The code is incomplete without it.

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W52

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This category requires a 7th character. Documentation should clearly indicate the episode of care (initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela).
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Clinical notes

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7th character definitions

7th character note

Documentation support

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