W50.4
Billable codeAccidental scratch by another person
The ICD-10 code for accidental scratch by another person is W50.4.
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- Scratch by another person NOS
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Related codes in this category
- W50.0Accidental hit or strike by another person
- W50.1Accidental kick by another person
- W50.2Accidental twist by another person
- W50.3Accidental bite by another person
- W50.4Accidental scratch by another person