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ICD-10-CM Code for Striking against glass with subsequent fall W18.02

ICD-10 code W18.02 for Striking against glass with subsequent fall is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Striking against glass with subsequent fall

W18.0

Excludes1: fall on same level due to slipping, tripping, or stumbling with subsequent striking against object (W01.1-)

 
W18.02 Striking against glass with subsequent fall
Child Code
Striking against glass with subsequent fall, initial encounter
Child Code
Striking against glass with subsequent fall, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Striking against glass with subsequent fall, sequela

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