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W36

Non-billable

Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder

Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Child Codes

5

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

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

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (5)

W36.1

Explosion and rupture of aerosol can

W36.2

Explosion and rupture of air tank

W36.3

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank

W36.8

Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder

W36.9

Explosion and rupture of unspecified gas cylinder

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W36?

ICD-10-CM code W36 represents "Explosion and rupture of gas cylinder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W36 a billable code?

No, W36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under W36.

What chapter is W36 in?

W36 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W36?

W36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under W36?

W36 has 5 child codes, including: W36.1 (Explosion and rupture of aerosol can), W36.2 (Explosion and rupture of air tank), W36.3 (Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank), W36.8 (Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for W36?

W36 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479053. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.