W31.2XXS – Contact with powered woodworking and forming machines, sequela

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code W31.2XXS

Code: W31.2XXS (claims format: W312XXS)
Description: Contact with powered woodworking and forming machines, sequela
Short description: Contact w powered woodworking and forming machines, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: W31 › W31.2

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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.

W31 – Contact with other and unspecified machinery

Excludes1 (not coded here):

contact with agricultural machinery (W30.-)
contact with machinery in transport under own power or being towed by a vehicle (V01-V99)
exposure to electric current (W86)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W31

W31.2 – Contact with powered woodworking and forming machines

Applicable to:

Contact with band saw
Contact with bench saw
Contact with circular saw
Contact with molding machine
Contact with overhead plane
Contact with powered saw
Contact with radial saw
Contact with sander

Excludes1 (not coded here):

nonpowered woodworking tools (W27.0)

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 W31.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W31.2XXS?

W31.2XXS is the ICD-10-CM code for contact with powered woodworking and forming machines, sequela, in the block W20-W49 (Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces).

Is W31.2XXS a billable code?

Yes. W31.2XXS is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does W31.2XXS belong to?

It belongs to category W31 – Contact with other and unspecified machinery.

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.