2025 ICD-10-CM code W50.2XXD
(Active) Effective Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Exposure to animate mechanical forces 20 Feed
Accidental twist by another person, subsequent encounter. This code describes an accidental injury resulting from being twisted by another person, and it is used for subsequent encounters related to the initial injury.
Medical necessity for the use of W50.2XXD is established by the need for continued care or rehabilitation following the initial accidental twist injury. The documentation should support the need for ongoing treatment and demonstrate the patient's progress towards recovery.
The provider is responsible for documenting the details of the accidental twist injury, including the specific body part affected, the circumstances of the event, and any associated complications. This information is crucial for accurate coding and appropriate treatment planning.
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- Accidents (V00-X58)Other external causes of accidental injury (W00-X58)Exposure to animate mechanical forces (W50-W64)
In simple words: This code is used for follow-up visits for an injury caused by someone accidentally twisting a part of your body.
Accidental twist by another person, subsequent encounter.This code is used to classify subsequent encounters for injuries resulting from an accidental twist by another person. It excludes intentional harm (assault) and injuries caused by striking against or being struck by objects.
Example 1: A patient initially presented with a sprained ankle after another person accidentally twisted their leg during a sporting event. This initial visit would be coded with W50.2XXA. Subsequent visits for ongoing care or rehabilitation related to the sprained ankle would be coded with W50.2XXD., A child playing with a sibling experiences an accidental arm twist resulting in a fracture. The initial visit for diagnosis and treatment would be coded W50.2XXA. Subsequent visits for cast changes, follow-up x-rays, or physical therapy related to the fracture would be coded W50.2XXD., During a crowded event, someone accidentally bumps into another person, causing them to twist their knee and sustain a ligament injury. W50.2XXA is used for the initial encounter. W50.2XXD is used for the follow-up appointments for pain management and rehabilitation of the injured knee.
Documentation should clearly indicate that the twist was accidental and caused by another person. Details regarding the circumstances of the incident, the specific body part affected, and the type of injury sustained should be included. Subsequent encounter documentation should reference the initial injury and describe the ongoing treatment or rehabilitation.
** It is important to differentiate between accidental twists and intentional harm (assault). W50.2XXD is specifically for accidental injuries, while assault would be coded using a different category.
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Physical Therapy
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital,Ambulatory Surgical Center, Physical Therapy clinic, Home Health, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home