W38.XXXA

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, initial encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

W38.XXXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W38)

  • 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 W38)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W38)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W38)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W38)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W38). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W38Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devicesNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W38.XXXDExplosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W38.XXXSExplosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices, sequelaBillable

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