Exposure to electric transmission lines, subsequent encounter
Billable / specificPOA exempt
W85.XXXD 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 W85)
- 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.
- exposure to: (from W85)
- failure in dosage of radiation or temperature during surgical and medical care (Y63.2-Y63.5) (from W85)
- lightning (T75.0-) (from W85)
- natural cold (X31) (from W85)
- natural heat (X30) (from W85)
- natural radiation NOS (X39) (from W85)
- radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2) (from W85)
- sunlight (X32) (from W85)
7th character
The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W85). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Parent code
- W85Exposure to electric transmission linesNeeds 7th char