Rubber band causing external constriction
Requires 7th character
W49.03 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from W49)
- exposure to abnormal gravitational [G] forces
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces NEC
- 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 W49)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W49)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W49)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W49)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W49)
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at W49). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Also known as
- Constriction, rubber band
Parent code
- W49.0Item causing external constrictionNeeds 7th char