W36.1

Explosion and rupture of aerosol can

Requires 7th character

W36.1 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W36)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • assault (X92-Y09) (from W36)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W36)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W36)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W36)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at W36). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Explosion, aerosol can
  • Explosion, gas, cylinder, aerosol can

Parent code

  • W36Explosion and rupture of gas cylinderNeeds 7th char

More specific codes W36.1

  • W36.1XXAExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, initial encounterBillable
  • W36.1XXDExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W36.1XXSExplosion and rupture of aerosol can, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • W36.2Explosion and rupture of air tankNeeds 7th char
  • W36.3Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tankNeeds 7th char
  • W36.8Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinderNeeds 7th char
  • W36.9Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinderNeeds 7th char

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