Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
W22: Striking against or struck by other objects

excludes1
striking against or struck by object with subsequent fall (W18.09)

sevenChrNote
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W22

sevenChrDef
A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela
W22.0: Striking against stationary object
W22.1: Striking against or struck by automobile airbag
W22.8: Striking against or struck by other objects

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