W28
Billable

Contact with powered lawn mower

Billable / Specific Code

What is Contact with powered lawn mower?

ICD-10-CM W28 is the diagnosis code for Contact with powered lawn mower. 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for W28

✅ This Code Includes

  • Powered lawn mower (commercial) (residential)

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as W28. They are mutually exclusive:

  • contact with nonpowered lawn mower (W27.1)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in W28. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • exposure to electric current (W86.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where W28 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeW28 — Contact with powered lawn mower
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is W28 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, W28 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does W28 mean?

W28 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contact with powered lawn mower". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is W28 in?

W28 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 W28?

Use W28 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contact with powered lawn mower" 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 powered lawn mower?

The ICD-10-CM code for Contact with powered lawn mower is W28.

Can W28 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, W28 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is W28 in?

W28 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from W28?

Type 1 Excludes for W28 include: contact with nonpowered lawn mower (W27.1).

Is W28 valid for 2026?

Yes, W28 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousW27.8Contact with other nonpowered hand toolNext →W29Contact with other powered hand tools and household machinery
Code Details
W28
Contact with powered lawn mower
Billable / Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49 — Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
2026 ICD-10-CM