Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Hit, struck, kicked, twisted, bitten or scratched by another person |
French
|
Coup, torsion, morsure ou écorchure infligés par un tiers |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX | External causes of morbidity and mortality | |
| 2 | V01-X59 | Accidents | |
| 3 | W00-X59 | Other external causes of accidental injury | |
| 4 | W50-W64 | Exposure to animate mechanical forces | |
| 5 | W50 | Hit, struck, kicked, twisted, bitten or scratched by another person |
