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W39

Non-billable

Discharge of firework

Discharge of firework

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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

7th Character Definitions

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

Child Codes (3)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for discharge of firework?

The ICD-10-CM code for discharge of firework is W39. The full clinical description is "Discharge of firework". W39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W39 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W39 represents “Discharge of firework”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W39 a billable code?

No, W39 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 W39.

What chapter is W39 in?

W39 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W39?

W39 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 W39?

W39 has 3 child codes, including: W39.XXXA (Discharge of firework, initial encounter), W39.XXXD (Discharge of firework, subsequent encounter), W39.XXXS (Discharge of firework, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W39?

W39 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W39 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like discharge of firework affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W39?

W39 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB55.1&XE6KQ.

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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.