W22.1 – Striking against or struck by automobile airbag

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code W22.1

Code: W22.1 (claims format: W221)
Description: Striking against or struck by automobile airbag
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
Parent codes: W22

Billable codes under W22.1

W22.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

W22.10 – Striking against or struck by unspecified automobile airbagHeader (more codes below)
W22.11 – Striking against or struck by driver side automobile airbagHeader (more codes below)
W22.12 – Striking against or struck by front passenger side automobile airbagHeader (more codes below)
W22.19 – Striking against or struck by other automobile airbagHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

W22 – Striking against or struck by other objects

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Block W20-W49

Excludes1 (not coded here):

assault (X92-Y09)
contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Related codes in W22

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W22.1?

W22.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for striking against or struck by automobile airbag, in the block W20-W49 (Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces).

Is W22.1 a billable code?

No. W22.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does W22.1 belong to?

It belongs to category W22 – Striking against or struck by other objects.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.