W29.3
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Contact with powered garden and outdoor hand tools and machinery
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
directThese codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.
- • contact with powered lawn mower (W28)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • contact with commercial machinery (W31.82)
- • contact with hot household appliance (X15)
- • contact with nonpowered hand tool (W27.-)
- • exposure to electric current (W86)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code W29.3 represents contact with powered garden and outdoor hand tools and machinery. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under W29.3. Coders should note that W29.3 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W29.3?
ICD-10-CM code W29.3 is "Contact with powered garden and outdoor hand tools and machinery". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is W29.3 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, W29.3 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with W29.3?
W29.3 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in W29
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)