W30.3
Billable

Contact with grain storage elevator

Billable / Specific Code

What is Contact with grain storage elevator?

ICD-10-CM W30.3 is the diagnosis code for Contact with grain storage elevator. This code falls under the section "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for W30.3

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as W30.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • explosion of grain store (W40.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where W30.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is W30.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, W30.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does W30.3 mean?

W30.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contact with grain storage elevator". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of W30.3?

The parent code of W30.3 is W30 ("Contact with agricultural machinery"). W30.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is W30.3 in?

W30.3 is located in Section W20-W49 — "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use W30.3?

Use W30.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contact with grain storage elevator" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Contact with grain storage elevator?

The ICD-10-CM code for Contact with grain storage elevator is W30.3.

Can W30.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, W30.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is W30.3 in?

W30.3 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from W30.3?

Type 1 Excludes for W30.3 include: explosion of grain store (W40.8).

Is W30.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, W30.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
W30.3
Contact with grain storage elevator
Billable / Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49 — Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
2026 ICD-10-CM