W36.8
Non-billableExplosion and rupture of other gas cylinder
Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W36.8?
ICD-10-CM code W36.8 represents "Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W36.8 a billable code?
No, W36.8 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 W36.8.
What chapter is W36.8 in?
W36.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W36.8?
W36.8 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 W36.8?
W36.8 has 3 child codes, including: W36.8XXA (Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, init encntr), W36.8XXD (Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, subs encntr), W36.8XXS (Explosion and rupture of other gas cylinder, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W36.8?
W36.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904530. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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