W42.0

Exposure to supersonic waves

Requires 7th character

W42.0 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W42)

  • 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 W42)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W42)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W42)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W42)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at W42). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Exposure, noise, supersonic
  • Exposure, supersonic waves
  • Exposure, waves, supersonic
  • Noise, supersonic
  • Sound waves, supersonic
  • Supersonic waves

Parent code

  • W42Exposure to noiseNeeds 7th char

More specific codes W42.0

  • W42.0XXAExposure to supersonic waves, initial encounterBillable
  • W42.0XXDExposure to supersonic waves, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W42.0XXSExposure to supersonic waves, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • W42.9Exposure to other noiseNeeds 7th char

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