W25Contact with sharp glass

W25 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contact with sharp glass. It belongs to block W20-W49 (exposure to inanimate mechanical forces) and chapter 20 (external causes of morbidity). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 3 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: W25.XXXA (initial encounter), W25.XXXD (subsequent encounter) and W25.XXXS (sequela).

Don't report W25 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: fall on same level due to slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against sharp glass (W01.110-) and striking against sharp glass with subsequent fall (W18.02-).

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of W25, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: glass embedded in skin (W45.-).

Code first any associated: injury due to flying glass from explosion or firearm discharge (W32-W40) and transport accident (V00-V99).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.