12 ICD-10 Codes to Celebrate the Season

The holidays are here, which means twinkling lights, warm gatherings… and a surprising number of creative injuries making their way into the ICD-10 universe. From overeager decorators to competitive cookie bakers, the festive season brings a unique set of risks—and some very memorable codes.

So grab some cocoa, put on your coziest sweater, and enjoy this year’s roundup of holiday-themed ICD-10 favorites. (No judgment—we’ve all been there.)

12. W14 — Fall from tree

Whether you're hanging ornaments or reenacting your favorite elf movie scene, gravity is undefeated.

11. T75.4 — Electric shock

If you’ve ever plugged in 24 strands of lights while whispering “just one more,” you’ve probably come close.

10. Y93.G — Cooking injury

Holiday meals require precision, timing, and ideally no contact with 450-degree bakeware.

9. R12 — Heartburn

Nothing says “season’s greetings” like a third plate of stuffing and immediate regret.

8. W00 — Fall due to ice and snow

A classic. Equal-opportunity hazard for shoppers, sledders, and anyone taking out the trash.

7. Y93.D — Arts and crafts injury

Hot glue guns: the unsung villains of holiday décor.

6. Z62.891 — Sibling rivalry

One present. Two siblings. Zero chill.

5. X08.8 — Burn by candle

Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa—plenty of candles, plenty of opportunity.

4. Y93.23 — Activity, snow sledding

A hill, a sled, and a bold belief that steering is optional.

3. F43.8 — Emotional stress

Holiday shopping, hosting relatives, assembling children's toys at 2 a.m.—truly the most wonderful time of the year.

2. W61.4 — Contact with turkey

Raw or roasted, those birds can fight back.

1. Y92.59 — Injury at a shopping mall

Black Friday. Post-Christmas sales. Enough said.

What These Codes Teach Us (Besides Don’t Run With Scissors or Turkeys)

Holiday chaos is unpredictable—and sometimes hilarious—but documenting and managing patient encounters shouldn’t be. Whether it’s a tumble from a rooftop or a glitter-related crafting mishap, clinicians need an EHR flexible enough to capture the complexity (and creativity) of real-world care.

That’s where MEDHOST comes in.

Our adaptive, intuitive EHR solutions are built to handle everything from routine visits to the most eyebrow-raising holiday injuries. Easy documentation, streamlined workflows, and smart clinical support help keep care teams focused on what matters: keeping patients safe, healthy, and ready to enjoy the season.

Want to learn more about how our EHR can help your hospital shine all year long?
Visit MEDHOST.com or reach out—we’re always here to support you, holiday hiccups and all.