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W38

Non-billable

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices

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

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)

7th Character Definitions

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

Child Codes (3)

W38.XXXA

Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, init

BillableW38.XXXD

Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subs

BillableW38.XXXS

Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code W38?

ICD-10-CM code W38 represents "Explosion and rupture of other specified pressurized devices". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W38 a billable code?

No, W38 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 W38.

What chapter is W38 in?

W38 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W38?

W38 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 W38?

W38 has 3 child codes, including: W38.XXXA (Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, init), W38.XXXD (Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, subs), W38.XXXS (Explosion and rupture of oth pressurized devices, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W38?

W38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479073. 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.