W40.0
Non-billableExplosion of blasting material
Explosion of blasting material
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Explosion of blasting cap
- Explosion of detonator
- Explosion of dynamite
- Explosion of explosive (any) used in blasting operations
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)
- assault by explosive material (X96)
- explosion involving legal intervention (Y35.1-)
- explosion involving military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y36.2-)
- intentional self-harm by explosive material (X75)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W40.0?
ICD-10-CM code W40.0 represents "Explosion of blasting material". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W40.0 a billable code?
No, W40.0 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 W40.0.
What chapter is W40.0 in?
W40.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W40.0?
W40.0 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 5 more.
What are the subcategories under W40.0?
W40.0 has 3 child codes, including: W40.0XXA (Explosion of blasting material, initial encounter), W40.0XXD (Explosion of blasting material, subsequent encounter), W40.0XXS (Explosion of blasting material, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W40.0?
W40.0 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904552, C2904556, C2904553, C2904554, C2904555. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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