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ICD-10-CM Code for Striking against or struck by other objects, initial encounter W22.8XXA

ICD-10 code W22.8XXA for Striking against or struck by other objects, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Striking against or struck by other objects, initial encounter

W22.8

Excludes1: struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)

W22

Excludes1: striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall (W18.09)

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