W20.0

Struck by falling object in cave-in

Requires 7th character

W20.0 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W20)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • assault (X92-Y09) (from W20)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W20)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W20)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W20)
  • falling object in machinery accident (W24, W28-W31) (from W20)
  • falling object in transport accident (V01-V99) (from W20)
  • object set in motion by explosion (W35-W40) (from W20)
  • object set in motion by firearm (W32-W34) (from W20)
  • struck by thrown sports equipment (W21.-) (from W20)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • asphyxiation due to cave-in (T71.21)

Code first

Sequence the underlying condition first.

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at W20). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Crushed, by cave-in
  • Crushed, by falling, earth, material
  • Earth falling
  • Rock falling on or hitting, in cave-in

Parent code

  • W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling objectNeeds 7th char

More specific codes W20.0

  • W20.0XXAStruck by falling object in cave-in, initial encounterBillable
  • W20.0XXDStruck by falling object in cave-in, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W20.0XXSStruck by falling object in cave-in, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • W20.1Struck by object due to collapse of buildingNeeds 7th char
  • W20.8Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling objectNeeds 7th char

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