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W36.3

Non-billable

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank

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

Parent Code

W36

Child Codes

3

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)

Child Codes (3)

W36.3XXA

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, init encntr

BillableW36.3XXD

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subs encntr

BillableW36.3XXS

Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W36.3?

ICD-10-CM code W36.3 represents "Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W36.3 a billable code?

No, W36.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W36.3.

What chapter is W36.3 in?

W36.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W36.3?

W36.3 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 W36.3?

W36.3 has 3 child codes, including: W36.3XXA (Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, init encntr), W36.3XXD (Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, subs encntr), W36.3XXS (Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W36.3?

W36.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904526. 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.