W25 CONTACT WITH SHARP GLASS

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: W25
  • Short Description: Contact with sharp glass
  • Long Description: Contact with sharp glass
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code W25 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code W25 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @W25*
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (@W01.110*-)
    • striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (@W18.02*-)
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • glass embedded in skin (@W45*.-)
  • Code First:
    • any associated:
    • injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (@W32*-@W40*)
    • transport accident (@V00*-@V99*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W25.XXXA Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter
W25.XXXD Contact with sharp glass, subsequent encounter
W25.XXXS Contact with sharp glass, sequela
This page was last updated on: 10/1/2025
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