W22.01 Walked into wall

Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.

Applies from W22 Striking against or struck by other objects

Excludes1 (never code together)

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

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W22

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Applies from W22.0 Striking against stationary object

Excludes1 (never code together)

• striking against stationary sports equipment (W21.8)

Code annotations containing back-references to W22.01

Back-references to W22

• Type 2 Excludes: W45 Foreign body or object entering through skin ("struck by objects (W20-W22)")
• Type 1 Excludes: W50 Accidental hit, strike, kick, twist, bite or scratch by another person ("struck by objects (W20-W22)")

Diagnosis Index entries for W22.01

• Striking against › object › wall
• Striking against › wall (when)
• Walked into stationary object (any) › wall

Nearby codes

• W22 Striking against or struck by other objects
• W22.0 Striking against stationary object
• W22.01 Walked into wall (this code)
• W22.01XA Walked into wall, initial encounter
• W22.01XD Walked into wall, subsequent encounter
• W22.01XS Walked into wall, sequela
• W22.02 Walked into lamppost
• W22.02XA Walked into lamppost, initial encounter